President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are stepping up their game in the crucial battleground of Wisconsin, with a full schedule of campaign events and fundraising taking place close to the frontlines. Biden is set to showcase a major investment by Microsoft in Racine, while Harris gears up for an economic talk in Milwaukee before hopping to nearby Illinois for a fundraising reception.

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, this marks the duo's fourth trip to Wisconsin this year, a clear sign of the state's high stakes. Meanwhile, Biden is soon to spotlight a $3.3 billion Microsoft venture expected to generate thousands of jobs in Racine, perching on the ashes of a failed Foxconn project heavily touted by former President Donald Trump.

To connect with African American voters, a demographic pivotal to a Democratic victory, the Biden campaign is rolling out a new $14 million ad campaign, stated Michael Tyler, the campaign's communications director. As reported by ABC News, these ads will air across Black, Latino, and Asian American media outlets — a concerted effort to solidify Biden’s connection with minority communities.

It's a tale of two contrasting economic narratives as Biden highlights the upcoming Microsoft project poised to create roughly 2,000 jobs. Echoing sentiments of success and reliability, Microsoft's president Brad Smith acknowledged Biden’s administration for setting the stage for such deals, vowing a "steadfast commitment to under-promising and over-delivering," as per ABC News. The campaign contrasts this with Trump's unfulfilled promises, like the Foxconn debacle, hinting at their strategy to win over voters disillusioned by past hyperboles.