Staff Reports
President Joe Biden boasts about lower Thanksgiving dinner costs, but many Americans aren’t sold on it.
Biden: "As a share of earnings this Thanksgiving, dinner was the 4th cheapest ever on record … The press is particularly excited about that, I can see." pic.twitter.com/xWbDdmxXjQ
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Biden’s recent claims about reducing costs for Thanksgiving dinner and other goods haven’t won over the public, with only a 38.1% approval rating on the economy, according to recent polling. The White House has been touting “Bidenomics,” but it seems like voters aren’t buying what they’re selling.
Inflation has soared under Biden’s watch, skyrocketing from 1.4% to over 9% in the summer of 2022, before slightly declining to around 3% now. However, prices have still surged by approximately 17% during his administration. Real wages have also fallen, leaving Americans struggling to make ends meet.
Conservatives are quick to point out the flaws in Biden’s economic policies, citing the impact of reckless spending that has diminished the value of the currency and the administration’s opposition to traditional energy, leading to increased gas and electricity costs.
Job Creators Network CEO Alfredo Ortiz slammed Biden for ignoring the role his administration has played in the escalating cost-of-living crisis. Ortiz criticized Biden’s tactic of blaming companies for “price gouging,” arguing that small businesses have no choice but to pass on the higher costs to consumers due to slim profit margins.
Biden’s economic claims come amidst attacks on “MAGA” Republicans, further dividing the political landscape. He accused Republicans of wanting to undermine the progress his administration is making, highlighting proposed cuts and investments in infrastructure and high-speed internet as threatened by “MAGA” Republicans, such as Rep. Lauren Boebert.
Biden is set to visit a wind energy facility in Colorado to showcase his economic agenda and take aim at Republicans, including Boebert, in her own district.
In conclusion, Biden’s claims of reducing costs and improving the economy are far from convincing to many Americans, as they continue to face the harsh reality of rising prices and shrinking wages under his administration.
