President Joe Biden, who is 81, faces ongoing scrutiny over his age and ability to serve another term as he prepares to debate former President Donald Trump, 77, on Thursday.
First Lady Jill Biden at an event to celebrate National Civics Day in October with the launch of a new Nickelodeon show. Biden was back in the region Monday for a fundraiser at a private home in Chestnut Hill.“I know what’s on your mind, so let’s talk about age this election,” Biden said to about 100 guests at a private fundraiser inMonday night. “This election’s not about age. Joe and the other guy are about the same age. This election is about character, wisdom, and ability.
The fundraiser, which also featured a performance by Carole King, brought in $450,000 for the Biden reelection campaign, according to Mike Gerber, a former state representative and co-chair of the event., leaned into her upbringing in her brief remarks. ”I love coming to Philadelphia for events because you’re the only ones who understand my accent,” she said.
She told the crowd of supporters to remember the feeling they had the morning after Trump won in 2016. ”Remember how you woke up and you said to yourself, ‘Oh my God, what just happened?’ We can’t let that happen again.”
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