The debate over Trump's economic record continues, with supporters citing pre-COVID low unemployment, rising wages, and stock market gains, while critics argue that the pandemic months should not be ignored. The Biden campaign is pivoting its messaging as Trump gains momentum, hoping to turn around Biden's polling numbers. The comparison of Biden's and Trump's economic records is under scrutiny, with The Economist concluding that Biden wins so far, but some details are questioned.
“The Economist recently compared Joe Biden’s and Donald Trump’s economic records, concluding Biden wins so far. While the article raises valid points, it excludes key details that make the findings questionable. Ten months from now, there’s a high likelihood Biden and Trump… https://t.co/fXQMVofL3I
“Ten months from now, there’s a high likelihood Biden and Trump could go head-to-head again for the presidency, especially after the results from the Iowa caucus. But voters should be informed about the effects of their policies on key issues like immigration, inflation, and… https://t.co/234GpW7Pxj
After Trump crushed his rivals in Iowa, the Biden campaign and Democrats are messaging to voters that the rematch is coming. Gabriel Debenedetti reports they hope it will start to turn around Biden’s dismal polling. https://t.co/vbgEvASxn3
The Biden campaign is making a clear pivot now that Trump is back in full force. https://t.co/LTfmUdFR27
This is right. *BUT* Trump supporters do not blame him for the economic disaster during COVID. They will point to pre-COVID low unemployment, rising wages, stock market gains. https://t.co/KAJHyrlt6H
It's fine to ignore the pandemic months when evaluating Trump's economic record. The 2020 recession was an exogenous event he had no control over. But you have to be consistent. You can't give Trump credit for 2020's rock-bottom gas prices, but no blame for high unemployment. https://t.co/Tv5HHrmRrZ
Trump supporters cite his economic record as a reason to vote for him, but that's a bit puzzling. Because his economic record is only good if you leave off what happened from March 2020 to the end of his administration. https://t.co/dXnDTfiRmr