Biden’s visit marks the start of a week where California would be thrust into the spotlight on the national political stage,
A small crowd of onlookers erupted in applause, screaming out “Joe! Joe!” as President Joe Biden stepped off of Air Force One and onto the tarmac at Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View on Tuesday afternoon.
Biden spent a few moments chatting with a young girl before taking someone’s phone and snapping a selfie with them. He rounded out his short visit with more handshakes and even a hug. Biden was flying in from Wayne County, Mich. where he joined United Auto Workers on the 12th day of their strike against major car manufacturers — a move that labor experts said might be theAir Force One’s touchdown at Moffett at 3:17 p.m. marked the start of a whirlwind week where California is thrust into the spotlight on the national political stage, with both Biden and Republican presidential candidates vying for votes and campaign cash.
“We have a lot of wealthy donors that live in this area,” she said. “It’s one of the most politically progressive regions of the country. The irony is that because California is not a battleground state, we don’t get a lot of attention. It’s really about the money, and that money is then used in campaigning in the state’s where it’s going to be decided.”
President Joe Biden waves at guests at Moffett Field on Tuesday, Sept 26, 2023, in Mountain View, Calif.
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