Biden campaign launches ad touting president’s age as an asset

President Biden’s campaign released an ad on Saturday to be aired in key battleground states, linking the president’s age to his ability to get things done in his first term and attempting to contrast it with former President Donald Trump’s record.

“Look, I’m not a young man. It’s no secret,” Biden said. new ad, the title is “For You”. “But here’s the deal: I understand how to get things done for the American people.”

Biden narrates the 60-second spot, discussing his response to the COVID-19 pandemic since taking office, the strength of the U.S. economy, legislation to lower prescription drug prices, passage of bipartisan infrastructure legislation, and reproductive health care protections. We are emphasizing our efforts to The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the federal right to abortion.

“Donald Trump believes the president’s job is to take care of Donald Trump,” Biden said in the ad. “The president’s job is to fight for the American people, and I believe that’s what I’m doing.”

In an excerpt at the end of the ad, Biden says, “Look, I’m so young, so energetic, so handsome. What the hell am I doing this for?”

The ad is part of a six-week, $30 million ad campaign targeting voters in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and North Carolina, which are expected to be swing states in November. This is part of the

The campaign said the spot will air on national cable, local and cable TV, as well as on ESPN, TNT, FX, Comedy Central and during the upcoming NCAA Tournament. .

The ad tackles the age of the incumbent, which polls consistently show many voters are concerned about as the 81-year-old Biden seeks a second term. . He is scheduled to face the 77-year-old Trump in a rematch of the 2020 election.

A New York Times/Siena College poll released last weekend found that 73% of registered voters strongly or somewhat agree that Biden is too old to be an effective president.

Mr. Biden has repeatedly joked about his age, but he and his aides have argued that voters should judge him based on his record.

“Joe Biden is 81 years old and will once again defeat Donald Trump,” said Biden campaign communications director Michael Tyler. Because he wakes up every day and fights for the American people, even as he fights his way through the United States.” statement.

“Trump may be four years younger than Joe Biden, but his ideas are incredibly old and already rejected by the American people,” Tyler added. “Joe Biden is running to make sure we reject them forever.”