President Biden touted his attacks against 'mega MAGA trickle-down' GOP policies but was pressed about polls showing Democrats underwater on the economy during an MSNBC appearance.
was quick to reject polls that consistently show Americans trust Republicans to handle the economy ahead of midterm elections. economic policies"But here's a problem, I think, for you and Democrats," said MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart."Despite all the good economic news, low unemployment, record job creation, wage increases, social security, cost of living adjustment to 8.7% — the highest in 40 years.
"Number two, a lot of what we have done and we have passed has not kicked in yet," Biden said."For example, you know, we have all this money to rebuild the highways, bridges, internet, etc., but it’s gonna take time. It’s not going to happen overnight. It's not like we passed a law and all of a sudden the highways and bridges are all functioning.
"And so that’s why these last several weeks, what I’m doing is saying here’s what we’re for, here’s what they’re for, and make a choice and vote. And I think people are going to show up and vote like they did last time," Biden said. The latest Fox News poll released earlier this week shows Biden underwater on a multitude of issues, including his handling of the economy , and inflation .
"Look, they've been saying this now — every six months they say this, every six months, they look down at the next six months and see what's gonna happen. It hadn't happened yet," Biden told CNN."I don't think there will be a recession. If it is, it will be a slight recession — that is, we'll move down slightly."
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