We're going to be hearing from President Biden soon from the campaign trail, hoping to ride momentum from his State of the Union speech last week. And he's doing it during a pivotal time in the election season. Tomorrow, Georgia and several other states are holding primary contests. The president and his presumed Republican rival, Donald Trump, could win enough delegates to officially clinch their respective party's nomination for the White House. This will solidify that the general election is in full swing some 230 days before all ballots close on Election Day.
The president is set to speak in just minutes and you're learning he's going to go on the attack talking about his plans for healthcare, contrasting it with Republicans. Healthcare is going to be the major part of his focus during this event in New Hampshire, one of several battleground states he's traveling to this week as part of his post State of the Union tour.
While healthcare may not be as politically salient as issues like border policies or reproductive rights, Biden aides see an opportunity to draw a contrast between the president and Republican lawmakers, including his GOP rival, Donald Trump. With New Hampshire having a sizable older and elderly population, the president is expected to focus on highlighting the work his administration has done to reduce the cost of drugs, such as insulin, and the ongoing efforts to protect Obamacare.
Obamacare, a law that President Biden worked on with former President Barack Obama, is a key point of contention between the two parties. President Biden is likely to emphasize the importance of this law, which Donald Trump has vowed to repeal if given the chance. It's worth noting that Obamacare is relatively popular among Democrats, who consider it an important issue heading into the 2024 elections.
President Biden's speech is expected to address healthcare issues that are particularly relevant to the residents of New Hampshire, while also continuing to highlight the differences in vision for healthcare between Democrats and Republicans.
