Biden at fundraising disadvantage against Trump

Published March 20, 2020 8:29pm ET



Joe Biden effectively wrapped up the Democratic presidential nomination much faster than expected, beating 2020 rival Bernie Sanders decisively in a string of primaries. But with it comes drawbacks that could make it difficult to remain competitive financially with President Trump’s reelection effort.

The coronavirus outbreak has led to uncertainty over when many states will hold their primary contests. The former vice president’s campaign appears to be stuck in limbo, with a moratorium on all in-person campaign stops and fundraisers. In their place are “virtual” events, which feature video conference calls with Biden addressing donors and fielding questions.

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