Climate Advocacy Group's $80 Million Plan to Boost Biden's Environmental Image
In an effort to improve President Biden's image on environmental issues and inform voters about his legislative achievements, Climate Power, a liberal advocacy group, is set to spend $80 million on advertising. Polls show that many voters are unaware of the President's record on climate issues, making it crucial to address this gap in public knowledge. Climate Power aims to enhance President Biden's popularity and combat dissatisfaction by showcasing his accomplishments in environmental protection, particularly in contrast to former President Donald J. Trump, known for his skepticism of climate science and deregulation in emissions reduction.
Climate Power's approach is to deliver a consistent stream of television and digital advertisements that highlight Mr. Biden's efforts to safeguard the environment and compare them with the previous administration's actions that favored the fossil fuel industry. The group's goal is to ensure that the 20-40 age demographic, both general citizens and experts, recognizes the President's commitment to his promises regarding climate change.
Despite President Biden's climate policies being generally well-received individually, they tend to receive lower approval ratings when associated with the President himself. This phenomenon reflects the challenge of promoting Mr. Biden's achievements while maintaining a high climate approval rating. Climate Power's campaign focuses on making climate change a "kitchen table issue," something that affects everyday life, to resonate with a broad range of voters.
The planned $80 million budget for this campaign will be sourced from "dark money," with donors who remain undisclosed due to federal law. An affiliated Climate Power super PAC, which reports its donors to the Federal Election Commission, will also support Mr. Biden's campaign next year.
Mr. Biden's top aides at the White House endorse the Climate Power campaign and emphasize the President's dedication to fighting climate change. Young voters, who are often the most concerned about environmental issues, have been critical of Mr. Biden's record, especially his approval of the Willow oil drilling project and the gas pipeline from West Virginia to Virginia. Despite this criticism, Climate Power aims to reach a broader group of voters who will be pivotal to Mr. Biden's 2024 coalition.
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