President Biden to Deliver Economic Address on 'Bidenomics vs. MAGAnomics'

President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver a significant economic address later today, titled "Bidenomics vs. MAGAnomics." The White House has emphasized the importance of this speech as recent polls indicate widespread disapproval of Biden's handling of the U.S. economy.

According to Jared Bernstein, Chair of the president's Council of Economic Advisers, the president's remarks will present a clear contrast between "Bidenomics" and the congressional Republicans' "trickle-down economic plan" which, in the past, has failed to benefit working families. Bernstein made these statements during a press briefing at the White House on Wednesday.

Bernstein further criticized GOP lawmakers, accusing them of advocating for "unfair taxes" and policies that impose additional burdens on families. Biden's address aims to underscore the significance of fiscal and budget debates for American families in the coming weeks and months.

Unfortunately, Washington remains divided on key issues, and there is growing concern about a potential partial government shutdown after September 30, when the new fiscal year begins. Height Capital Markets analysts have raised the probability of a shutdown from 80% to 90% due to the demands of the House Freedom Caucus, a hardline GOP group, which are perceived as difficult to meet.

For more information: House Freedom Caucus talks tough as government shutdown could hit in 2½ weeks

Biden's Economic Policies Face Uphill Battle

A recent poll conducted by Suffolk University’s Sawyer Business School and USA Today indicates that President Biden faces a difficult task in selling his economic policies. The poll reveals that only 34% of Americans approve of his handling of the economy, while a majority of 59% disapprove. Furthermore, the survey shows that more Americans trust former President Donald Trump, the frontrunner in the 2024 Republican primary, to improve the economy compared to the Democratic incumbent, with a margin of 47% to 36%.

Other polls have also underscored similar sentiments. A study conducted by the Wall Street Journal found that three in five voters disapprove of Biden’s economic policies, and a staggering 63% are unsatisfied with his approach to inflation.

Analysts and columnists have expressed doubts about Biden's chances in a potential re-election bid. Charlie Cook, the founder of the nonpartisan Cook Political Report, questioned the viability of Biden's campaign in a recent National Journal column. Meanwhile, columnists like David Ignatius of the Washington Post have argued against Biden running for office again. Despite pushback from the president's supporters, who point to successful policies such as capping insulin costs for seniors and empowering Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices, these dissenting opinions persist.

Against this backdrop, President Biden's speech on Thursday will be delivered at Prince George's Community College in Maryland, just outside the Capital Beltway.

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