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Biden joins forces with Obama and Clinton for fundraiser, street closures block New York’s midtown

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Biden joins forces with Obama and Clinton for fundraiser, street closures block New York’s midtown

On the evening of 28th,bidenShe and Obama will jointly attend a large-scale fundraiser at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, and former President Bill Clinton has also been invited to support. Currently, the intersection of Sixth Avenue and 50th Street is blocked by vehicles dispatched by the City Cleaning Bureau and other departments, and there is a heavy police presence at the scene.

According to PIX11 News, traffic control measures have been implemented around Radio City Music Hall at 7 a.m. for the event. The block from 49th Street to 51st Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues was temporarily closed, causing traffic congestion in the already busy Midtown neighborhood.

Facing the upcoming November election, Biden hopes to use the event to break his current support rate of 40%. The target of this fundraising program is 25 million yuan. If successful, it would become the most successful political fundraiser in history. One of these activities.According to oneDemocratic PartyAccording to insiders, more than 5,000 people have signed up for the event.

In order to attract more supporters, in addition to the blessings of the two former Democratic presidents, Biden also invited several celebrities to support the campaign. Tickets start at 250 yuan. Attendees can spend more than 100,000 yuan to have a photo taken with the three presidents, the photo taken by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz. Guests who donate 250,000 yuan and 500,000 yuan can also participate in two separate photo ops with the presidents. Accumulation of wealth.

This fund raising event will not be telecast live on television. If American voters want to watch it, they will have to pay 25 yuan to watch it online.Biden campaign spokesman Kevin Munoz said: “Democrats are united and fully committed to supporting President Biden’s re-election campaign. Our strength and unity will beNew York CityFundraising activities on full display. ,

Currently, the intersection of Sixth Avenue and 50th Street is blocked by vehicles dispatched by the City Cleaning Bureau and other departments, and there is a heavy police presence at the scene. (Reporter Fan Hongyu/Photography)

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