Two years ago, former U.S. President Joe Biden left the White House; but on November 4th, when the U.S. midterm elections were essentially over, Democrats temporarily brought him back onto their campaign posters, staging a "vengeful" re-entry.
Biden's former allies won several elections. Kishia Lance Bodons flipped the governorship in Georgia, and his former aides immediately began to speak of this as an important step in restoring Biden's political legacy—even though 2024 is the year when Democrats are likely to abandon him.
In actual campaign communications, Bodtons' strategy also tends to be restrained and even distant. According to multiple media reports, although she enjoys highlighting her experience working under the Biden administration, she hardly ever mentions Biden's name in her campaign activities, primary elections, or general election advertisements, and has never used his image in any of these communications.
Some analysts point out that this practice of “only discussing experiences, not personal names” is aimed at avoiding being dragged down by Biden’s low support ratings upon leaving office. This cautious approach also extends to her selective narration of past experiences. She once explained that she initially rejected a senior position in the Biden administration because she wanted to complete her tenure as Atlanta mayor, thereby creating a political image that was more independent of Washington.
Former White House Senior Advisor Ron Klein praised extensively: “This proves that President Biden has assembled a talented team of public servants... These outstanding individuals will make life more affordable, healthcare more accessible, protect our rights, fight corruption, and make our country stronger.”
In fact, Biden is not a regular candidate for election this year, and most Democrats have also kept a distance from him before. However, when it comes to needing endorsements, he was called upon to support his ‘loyal deputy’.
Dan Gowin, who served as Biden's deputy cabinet secretary and deputy director of the White House Intergovernmental Affairs Office, is retiring from the Sixth Congressional District in Massachusetts. He will be replaced by Representative Seth Moulton. During his campaign, he made full use of Biden's endorsement. This week, he also shared a video of a conversation he had with Joe Biden and Jill Biden on the night of the September elections, along with his family.
Mr. President and Madam First Lady, we are extremely grateful for your full support. I would like to say that without you two, it wouldn't have been possible for me to accomplish...you gave me the most important work of my life, and changed my life. And at the moment I decided to run for office, you stood by me.
