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His administration has accomplished big things so far. Hope they continue to do so. 

(Washington Post) 

Opinion  Biden has done the hard part. Here’s how he can rack up more wins.

By Jennifer Rubin
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June 8, 2023 at 7:45 a.m. EDT


President Biden has done the hard part: He’s passed Democratic-only and bipartisan bills to keep with his promise to “build the economy from the bottom up and middle out” (e.g., the Chips and Science Act, the bipartisan infrastructure law, the Inflation Reduction Act); confirmed about 130 judges; strengthened and possibly expanded NATO; set the stage for an employment boom (more than 13 million jobs) and a manufacturing resurgence; and kept the country from a catastrophic default. If he did nothing else for the last year and a half of his term, it would still be considered one of the most productive in the past century. Biden can still rack up more wins, albeit not of the magnitude possible when Democrats had majorities in both chambers of Congress.

First, no issue draws together Republicans and Democrats like China. Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) agree on many issues. Recently, the committee put out two reports, one calling for additional military aid to and military cooperation with Taiwan (identifying “ten bipartisan key findings and recommendations to help build a more credible deterrent when it comes to Taiwan”) and another proposing policy changes and sanctions against China for its treatment of the Uyghurs. Biden should immediately embrace the proposals and call for the House to put them on the floor for votes.

Second only to China, Silicon Valley’s abuses have attracted more bipartisan anger than almost any other issue. Whether it is Democrats complaining about antitrust violations and hate speech or Republicans whining about political favoritism, everyone has gripes. Though some policies might be too ambitious or controversial (e.g., repealing Section 230), the public is fed up with social media platforms. There should be strong support for midsize reforms, including greater transparency in algorithms, enhanced privacy requirements, child protection tools and access for researchers. There are many smart ideas floating around; the White House should pick the best, put together a package and send it to the Hill.



Aside from legislative action, Biden could highlight the degree to which his programs are transforming the heartland, creating well-paying jobs that don’t require college degrees and making life easier and more affordable for average families. The administration is about to launch “a website to map and track tens of thousands of infrastructure projects and private manufacturing investments, an effort by the administration to show the positive impact of its policies on the U.S. economy to a skeptical public,” the Associated Press reported. With “roughly 32,000 infrastructure projects and more than $470 billion worth of investments in the production of electric vehicles, batteries, computer chips, biotech, clean energy and other sectors” to highlight, Biden should make sure the website’s name — Invest.gov — is prominently displayed when he makes trips around the country to tout his record. Voters need to understand how their communities have been helped and what Biden’s policies are doing for them.


Biden — with the help of Vice President Harris (who is passionate about the topic) — also could lean into the abortion issue. Republicans refuse to accept responsibility for the trauma and endangerment of women’s health and lives their policies entail. The White House can shine a light on cruel, irrational and dangerous laws. Collecting and highlighting the story of victims of forced-birth laws and holding a symposium of doctors and medical school deans about the impact on the supply of doctors and doctor training might help focus attention on the issue and galvanize voters (who are already overwhelming pro-choice) to challenge these laws and the politicians who enact them.

Finally, Biden could be an effective defender of free speech from censors, book banners, white nationalists and MAGA governors. He can task the Education Department and the Justice Department with investigating state and local infringement of First Amendment rights. A White House conference of librarians (who remain among the most trusted professions) could help the public understand the free speech threat that book banners pose. Putting together a task force of well-known personalities to make public service announcements, hold events and organize parents in opposition to censorship, book bans and gag laws could put him and Democrats firmly on the side of core American values: freedom of speech and thought.

Though Biden won’t get any legislative home runs as long as Republicans control the House, the president can get some singles and doubles with modest legislative proposals. Coupled with diplomatic successes, judicial confirmations and a focus on issues that are huge negatives for Republicans, Biden will find plenty to do until Election Day 2024.

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7 minutes ago, BarryLaverty said:

His administration has accomplished big things so far. Hope they continue to do so. 

(Washington Post) 

Opinion  Biden has done the hard part. Here’s how he can rack up more wins.

By Jennifer Rubin
Columnist
|
Follow
June 8, 2023 at 7:45 a.m. EDT


President Biden has done the hard part: He’s passed Democratic-only and bipartisan bills to keep with his promise to “build the economy from the bottom up and middle out” (e.g., the Chips and Science Act, the bipartisan infrastructure law, the Inflation Reduction Act); confirmed about 130 judges; strengthened and possibly expanded NATO; set the stage for an employment boom (more than 13 million jobs) and a manufacturing resurgence; and kept the country from a catastrophic default. If he did nothing else for the last year and a half of his term, it would still be considered one of the most productive in the past century. Biden can still rack up more wins, albeit not of the magnitude possible when Democrats had majorities in both chambers of Congress.

First, no issue draws together Republicans and Democrats like China. Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) agree on many issues. Recently, the committee put out two reports, one calling for additional military aid to and military cooperation with Taiwan (identifying “ten bipartisan key findings and recommendations to help build a more credible deterrent when it comes to Taiwan”) and another proposing policy changes and sanctions against China for its treatment of the Uyghurs. Biden should immediately embrace the proposals and call for the House to put them on the floor for votes.

Second only to China, Silicon Valley’s abuses have attracted more bipartisan anger than almost any other issue. Whether it is Democrats complaining about antitrust violations and hate speech or Republicans whining about political favoritism, everyone has gripes. Though some policies might be too ambitious or controversial (e.g., repealing Section 230), the public is fed up with social media platforms. There should be strong support for midsize reforms, including greater transparency in algorithms, enhanced privacy requirements, child protection tools and access for researchers. There are many smart ideas floating around; the White House should pick the best, put together a package and send it to the Hill.



Aside from legislative action, Biden could highlight the degree to which his programs are transforming the heartland, creating well-paying jobs that don’t require college degrees and making life easier and more affordable for average families. The administration is about to launch “a website to map and track tens of thousands of infrastructure projects and private manufacturing investments, an effort by the administration to show the positive impact of its policies on the U.S. economy to a skeptical public,” the Associated Press reported. With “roughly 32,000 infrastructure projects and more than $470 billion worth of investments in the production of electric vehicles, batteries, computer chips, biotech, clean energy and other sectors” to highlight, Biden should make sure the website’s name — Invest.gov — is prominently displayed when he makes trips around the country to tout his record. Voters need to understand how their communities have been helped and what Biden’s policies are doing for them.


Biden — with the help of Vice President Harris (who is passionate about the topic) — also could lean into the abortion issue. Republicans refuse to accept responsibility for the trauma and endangerment of women’s health and lives their policies entail. The White House can shine a light on cruel, irrational and dangerous laws. Collecting and highlighting the story of victims of forced-birth laws and holding a symposium of doctors and medical school deans about the impact on the supply of doctors and doctor training might help focus attention on the issue and galvanize voters (who are already overwhelming pro-choice) to challenge these laws and the politicians who enact them.

Finally, Biden could be an effective defender of free speech from censors, book banners, white nationalists and MAGA governors. He can task the Education Department and the Justice Department with investigating state and local infringement of First Amendment rights. A White House conference of librarians (who remain among the most trusted professions) could help the public understand the free speech threat that book banners pose. Putting together a task force of well-known personalities to make public service announcements, hold events and organize parents in opposition to censorship, book bans and gag laws could put him and Democrats firmly on the side of core American values: freedom of speech and thought.

Though Biden won’t get any legislative home runs as long as Republicans control the House, the president can get some singles and doubles with modest legislative proposals. Coupled with diplomatic successes, judicial confirmations and a focus on issues that are huge negatives for Republicans, Biden will find plenty to do until Election Day 2024.

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54 minutes ago, BarryLaverty said:

His administration has accomplished big things so far. Hope they continue to do so. 

(Washington Post) 

Opinion  Biden has done the hard part. Here’s how he can rack up more wins.

By Jennifer Rubin
Columnist
|
Follow
June 8, 2023 at 7:45 a.m. EDT


President Biden has done the hard part: He’s passed Democratic-only and bipartisan bills to keep with his promise to “build the economy from the bottom up and middle out” (e.g., the Chips and Science Act, the bipartisan infrastructure law, the Inflation Reduction Act); confirmed about 130 judges; strengthened and possibly expanded NATO; set the stage for an employment boom (more than 13 million jobs) and a manufacturing resurgence; and kept the country from a catastrophic default. If he did nothing else for the last year and a half of his term, it would still be considered one of the most productive in the past century. Biden can still rack up more wins, albeit not of the magnitude possible when Democrats had majorities in both chambers of Congress.

First, no issue draws together Republicans and Democrats like China. Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) agree on many issues. Recently, the committee put out two reports, one calling for additional military aid to and military cooperation with Taiwan (identifying “ten bipartisan key findings and recommendations to help build a more credible deterrent when it comes to Taiwan”) and another proposing policy changes and sanctions against China for its treatment of the Uyghurs. Biden should immediately embrace the proposals and call for the House to put them on the floor for votes.

Second only to China, Silicon Valley’s abuses have attracted more bipartisan anger than almost any other issue. Whether it is Democrats complaining about antitrust violations and hate speech or Republicans whining about political favoritism, everyone has gripes. Though some policies might be too ambitious or controversial (e.g., repealing Section 230), the public is fed up with social media platforms. There should be strong support for midsize reforms, including greater transparency in algorithms, enhanced privacy requirements, child protection tools and access for researchers. There are many smart ideas floating around; the White House should pick the best, put together a package and send it to the Hill.



Aside from legislative action, Biden could highlight the degree to which his programs are transforming the heartland, creating well-paying jobs that don’t require college degrees and making life easier and more affordable for average families. The administration is about to launch “a website to map and track tens of thousands of infrastructure projects and private manufacturing investments, an effort by the administration to show the positive impact of its policies on the U.S. economy to a skeptical public,” the Associated Press reported. With “roughly 32,000 infrastructure projects and more than $470 billion worth of investments in the production of electric vehicles, batteries, computer chips, biotech, clean energy and other sectors” to highlight, Biden should make sure the website’s name — Invest.gov — is prominently displayed when he makes trips around the country to tout his record. Voters need to understand how their communities have been helped and what Biden’s policies are doing for them.


Biden — with the help of Vice President Harris (who is passionate about the topic) — also could lean into the abortion issue. Republicans refuse to accept responsibility for the trauma and endangerment of women’s health and lives their policies entail. The White House can shine a light on cruel, irrational and dangerous laws. Collecting and highlighting the story of victims of forced-birth laws and holding a symposium of doctors and medical school deans about the impact on the supply of doctors and doctor training might help focus attention on the issue and galvanize voters (who are already overwhelming pro-choice) to challenge these laws and the politicians who enact them.

Finally, Biden could be an effective defender of free speech from censors, book banners, white nationalists and MAGA governors. He can task the Education Department and the Justice Department with investigating state and local infringement of First Amendment rights. A White House conference of librarians (who remain among the most trusted professions) could help the public understand the free speech threat that book banners pose. Putting together a task force of well-known personalities to make public service announcements, hold events and organize parents in opposition to censorship, book bans and gag laws could put him and Democrats firmly on the side of core American values: freedom of speech and thought.

Though Biden won’t get any legislative home runs as long as Republicans control the House, the president can get some singles and doubles with modest legislative proposals. Coupled with diplomatic successes, judicial confirmations and a focus on issues that are huge negatives for Republicans, Biden will find plenty to do until Election Day 2024.

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Give credit where credit is due. Biden HAS done big things…

 

He’s increased inflation more than we’ve seen in years.

He’s increased illegal border crossings more than we’ve seen in years.

He’s increased crime all over the country.

He’s increased gas prices more than we’ve seen in years. 

He’s lowered the value of women more than we’ve seen in years. 

He’s increased the delusion of the liberals more than we’ve ever seen.

 

Yes, Biden has done BIG things! 

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"Second only to China, Silicon Valley’s abuses have attracted more bipartisan anger than almost any other issue. Whether it is Democrats complaining about antitrust violations and hate speech or Republicans whining about political favoritism, everyone has gripes."

I particularly love this line.

I also like the excerpt about him transforming the heartland and creating all these jobs that don't require a college degree.  Liberals have been the ones shoving university education down kids' throats for decades.  Must have been all the small business tax incentives he handed out that created those jobs....

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3 minutes ago, Lobo97 said:

Oh, and let’s not forget these things too…

 

He’s waved/saluted at more people that aren’t there more than anyone ever!

He’s fallen more times than every President before him, combined! 

I'm afraid you're gonna have to state a legitimate source...🤣

Sorry, just trying to beat Barry to it.

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4 minutes ago, JBizzle said:

I also like the excerpt about him transforming the heartland and creating all these jobs that don't require a college degree.  Liberals have been the ones shoving university education down kids' throats for decades.  Must have been all the small business tax incentives he handed out that created those jobs....

Give this a read...

https://pols.sites.haverford.edu/studentvoices/democrats-are-too-educated-for-our-own-good/

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11 minutes ago, JBizzle said:

I'm afraid you're gonna have to state a legitimate source...🤣

Sorry, just trying to beat Barry to it.

It’s really pathetic. 
 

If you’re a democrat, I understand you don’t want Trump, DeSantis, or any other Republican as President; you want a democrat. But my gosh, anyone in their right mind can see this man should be in a home, NOT serving as President of the United States. And I truly question the intelligence of anyone who actually believes he’s doing a good job.

 

And don’t just listen to we conservatives, listen to the other leaders around the world! They are laughing at him, and us, and think we are weak. 
 

Those that continue to put him out there should be ashamed of themselves. Have some moral dignity and find yourself a democrat that at least knows where he is without having to have everyone around him tell him. 

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2 minutes ago, Lobo97 said:

It’s really pathetic. 

If you’re a democrat, I understand you don’t want Trump, DeSantis, or any other Republican as President; you want a democrat. But my gosh, anyone in their right mind can see this man should be in a home, NOT serving as President of the United States. And I truly question the intelligence of anyone who actually believes he’s doing a good job.

How dare you!! Joe Biden has never ever made a mistake, and never ever been wrong about anything, and never told any lies. He is above reproach. Just ask any Democrat. They'll tell you.

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1 minute ago, Monte1076 said:

How dare you!! Joe Biden has never ever made a mistake, and never ever been wrong about anything, and never told any lies. He is above reproach. Just ask any Democrat. They'll tell you.

They also believe they’re the ones he’s waving at 😆

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