Biden has been going through some horrible personal tragedies with his son, Hunter. Hopefully the courts will cut Hunter some slack in support of his effort to successfully give up drugs. He is an unfortunate drag for Biden. It’s not just that Biden is 81 years old, it’s that he has these personal family tragedies to deal with, which would weigh heavily on anyone.
It is always important to remember that despite the criticism from the know-nothing, Trump-following right, he has still done more for this country during his Presidency than he is given credit for. After all, he did not just become President to take over the reigns of government, he had the great burden of trying to bring this country back from the disastrous path upon which Mr. Trump’s Presidency had taken it.
Below are some of the highlights from Biden’s Presidency, written by my colleague, David Caleb:
Best economic recovery from COVID in the G7, WSJ calls the US economy right now “the envy of the world.”
GDP growth has averaged over 3% in Biden’s Presidency, 3 times higher than Trump averaged per year
Lowest unemployment rate in a peacetime economy since WWII, jobs more plentiful today than at any time since the 1960s. 8 times as many Biden jobs in 40 months as last 3 GOP Presidents combined over 16 years. Overwhelming majority of Americans have never experienced a job market this robust and strong
Inflation has fallen, dramatically, and prices of many goods, including many food items, continue to fall
Lowest uninsured rate in history, ACA signups this past year highest ever
The annual deficit is trillions of dollars lower today than it was when Trump was in the White House
Median wealth up 37% from 2020-2022; median wealth for 18-34 year olds in this period more than doubled
The Biden Administration has erased more than $130b in student debt
Homeownership rates for Gen Z were above both Millennials and Gen X at this point in their lives
Many cities and states have raised the minimum wage in recent years, creating a much higher income floor for young and low-wage workers
Domestic oil production set records in 2023, and we are setting records with renewable energy production too. America is more energy-independent than it has been in decades
Biden’s ambitious investment agenda will create growth, innovation, and opportunities for American workers for decades to come, and is already dramatically accelerating our energy transition from carbon-based fuels
Let’s operate with facts not feelings. Work hard. Worry less. Don’t allow Republicans to suppress your vote. Show up and vote on Nov 5 and bring 3 friends with you.