In the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden's reelection team and his party have resumed campaigning and counterprogramming efforts. After a brief halt in advertising and "outbound communications," the Biden campaign is back on track, focusing on key battleground states and core constituencies.

While President Biden postponed a planned speech in Austin, Texas, he is keeping a scheduled campaign swing in Nevada. During his visit, he will address two significant voter groups for his election prospects - Black voters at an NAACP conference and Latino voters at a UnidosUS conference. Vice President Kamala Harris is also actively campaigning, with plans to visit Michigan and North Carolina this week.

Fundraising texts from the Biden campaign have resumed as well, targeting Trump's selection of Sen. JD Vance as his running mate. Criticizing the decision, the campaign text highlights Vance's previous statements describing Trump and his policies as "reprehensible." Along with fundraising efforts, the Biden campaign is also holding press conferences in Milwaukee throughout the duration of the GOP convention.

Despite the attack on Trump, the Biden campaign remains steadfast in its messaging. Quentin Fulks, the Biden campaign deputy campaign manager, stated that their focus continues to be on discussing key issues such as reproductive freedom, workers' rights, social security, Medicare, the economy, and a fair tax code. The campaign aims to highlight the stark contrasts between their policies and those of the Trump administration.

President Biden himself acknowledged that it was a "mistake" to use rhetoric suggesting it was time to put Trump in a bullseye. However, he also pointed out Trump's history of engaging in provocative rhetoric about political violence. Biden emphasized the importance of addressing the threat to democracy while avoiding incitement.

The Biden campaign's tone and messaging are under scrutiny following the assassination attempt. Several speakers at the Republican National Convention called for unity, but Senator Ron Johnson made remarks characterizing Democratic policies as a "clear and present danger to America." He later clarified that his speech had been loaded with a previous version written before the incident.

The Biden campaign condemned political violence and called for a cooling down of political rhetoric in the aftermath of the attack. However, some Republicans, including Vance, blamed Biden's campaign rhetoric for potentially inciting the attempted assassination. Law enforcement is still investigating the shooter's motive.

Moving forward, the Biden campaign reiterated its commitment to resolving differences peacefully through debate and disagreement. The campaign emphasized Biden's optimistic vision for the country and highlighted the differences between their ticket and JD Vance's anti-abortion record. The vice president is prepared to take on Vance in a debate if he agrees, having already accepted an invitation for the first vice presidential debate with CBS News.

According to CBS News polling conducted in July, prior to the attack, President Trump held a narrow overall edge in all battleground states, although still within the margin of error.

As the presidential race continues, it remains to be seen how Saturday's assassination attempt will impact the election. President Biden expressed uncertainty about its influence, stating that neither he nor anyone else truly knows. However, the Biden campaign is determined to resume its messaging while hoping for a more civil discourse moving forward.