- White House minimizes Biden and Harris’s presence for traditional commencement addresses amid growing pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses.
- Despite campus unrest, Biden aims to deliver encouraging messages, focusing on pressing issues.
- Biden campaign actively engages young voters through physical outreach and digital initiatives
EKO HOT BLOG reports that amid increasing protests on college campuses by pro-Palestinian demonstrators, the White House plans for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to have a minimal presence for traditional spring rites: delivering commencement addresses.
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Biden is set to speak at Morehouse College and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in May, while Harris will only speak at the Air Force Academy.
The First Lady, Jill Biden, expected to deliver a commencement address, though the school is not yet named.
White House officials noted that Biden and Harris will deliver a similar number of speeches to previous years.
However, unlike in 2012, when then-President Barack Obama delivered addresses at multiple locations, Biden’s schedule is more focused.
Regarding campus unrest, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that Biden aims to deliver an encouraging message despite ongoing challenges.
Polls show that young voters prioritize issues such as inflation and healthcare over the situation in Gaza.
John Della Volpe, director of polling at Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, emphasized the importance of addressing Gaza-related concerns to bridge divides among young voters.
The Biden campaign has been actively engaging with young voters through various strategies, including physical outreach on campuses and digital initiatives.
The campaign will also launch efforts targeting young voters on abortion rights.
Vice President Harris previously conducted a “Fight for Our Freedoms” tour of colleges, engaging with thousands of students.
Biden’s campaign has opted for smaller, carefully curated events over large-scale rallies.
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Rep. Ro Khanna highlighted the importance of acknowledging the Gaza issue in conversations with young voters, despite it not being their top concern.
He emphasized the significance of engagement to show students that their voices matter.
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