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Voters Remain Skeptical of Biden’s Economic Achievements Despite Official Data

President Joe Biden again leaned into his economic achievements Monday with an appearance at the Tri-State Labor Day Parade in Philadelphia. | Joe Lamberti/AP Photo

President Joe Biden continues to tout the strength of the American economy, citing job growth and declining inflation in his recent speeches and op-eds. However, a new Wall Street Journal poll reveals that many voters are not convinced.

The poll, conducted from August 24 to 30 with 1,500 registered voters and a margin of error of 2.5 percentage points, shows that 59 percent disapprove of Biden’s handling of the economy, while only 37 percent approve. Furthermore, 63 percent disapprove of how the president has managed inflation and rising costs, while 34 percent approve.

This data reflects the persistent challenges the Biden administration faces in convincing the public that their economic policies are working. Despite a declining inflation rate, which reached a 40-year high last year but has since dropped to its lowest point in two years, many Americans remain concerned about the economy’s stability.

The administration’s economic stimulus package, the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, aimed to alleviate the economic impact of the pandemic but likely contributed to the subsequent rise in inflation. Other factors, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes, also played a role in inflation’s rapid increase.

Republicans have seized on this economic uncertainty, with figures like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump criticizing Biden’s economic policies, labeling them as “Bidenomics.” They argue that these policies have harmed the middle class.

Despite these challenges, President Biden continues to emphasize his commitment to his sweeping economic agenda and positions himself as a pro-union president. As the 2024 presidential campaign looms, economic issues are expected to play a central role, with both parties seeking to convince voters of their ability to steer the country’s economic future.

While official data suggests a stabilizing economy, public perception remains a crucial factor in shaping political discourse, making the administration’s efforts to convey the message of economic strength an ongoing priority.

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