As the anniversary of the assault on the United States Capitol approaches, the Biden campaign is ramping up its focus on the 2022 midterm elections and its efforts toward the President’s bid for re-election.
On Tuesday, January 5, President Joe Biden will deliver his first major address of 2021 focusing on the one-year anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol. 2021 cements an especially significant milestone in the history of this nation – one often remembered as the day the Trump-aligned mob stormed the Capitol.
The speech aims to honor those who lost their lives that day – U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, and Ashli Babbitt, the 35-year-old Air Force Veteran who was shot and killed by Capitol Police inside the Capitol building. Furthermore, the address also serves to outline Biden’s agenda for the 2021 legislative session.
With the 2022 midterms looming large on the horizon, Biden will also seek to lay the groundwork for his campaign’s re-election effort. He is expected to discuss issues such as the economy, his American Rescue Plan, and his efforts to further racial and social justice reform.
As outlined by Biden’s chief adviser and campaign manager, Jim Margolis, the speech will “amplify the progress since the start of the President’s first term and his goals for his second term, emphasizing his commitment to restoring the soul of America, re-igniting the true potential of our economy and ensuring there is more opportunity for all Americans.”
The Biden campaign sees the speech as a significant opportunity to differentiate the President from his predecessor, Donald Trump, and to demonstrate his commitment to unifying the country post-January 6.
All in all, Tuesday’s speech serves to underscore the importance of the 2022 midterm elections, the President’s bid for re-elction, and his resolve to move the nation forward, beyond January 6 and toward a more inclusive, prosperous future for all Americans.
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