Posted 9/17/2023, 10:07:00 AM

Biden's Economic Policies Show Mixed Results as Inflation Dampens Public Support

Biden's economic policies have led to tangible improvements for some groups, like new fire trucks in Ridgeland, SC and clean drinking water in Pennsylvania.
But many signature Biden proposals on poverty, healthcare, and climate were blocked in Congress, limiting the impact.
Despite a strong labor market and GDP growth, high inflation is dragging down public sentiment.
Policies like infrastructure funding and targeted student debt relief are changing lives, but happen quietly vs. flashy proposals.
To boost public opinion, Biden must clearly explain how he is rebalancing power from corporations to workers.

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