The Truth About the Biden Economy
As the president launches his reelection campaign, his biggest challenge may be getting voters to ignore perception and focus on reality.
The Biden economy is surprisingly strong.
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Now that President Joe Biden has announced he is seeking a second term in office, the most pressing question may be why? After all, every survey of public opinion finds the view of the US economy is somewhere between dismal and dire.
What else would you expect in an era when perception drives the prevailing media narrative, feeding what seems like a never-ending doom loop of negativity when it comes to the economy? For all the griping, though, it’s worth remembering George Orwell's timeless assertion that the hardest thing to see is right in front of one's nose.