Monday, February 01, 2021
Thin Ice
Early opinion polls focused on President Biden and the job he is doing are barely in the favorable category. He receives approval from Democrats and Independents but negative reviews from Republicans. With the Senate split evenly, Biden is on thin ice in getting his agenda through. He will need all the negotiation and cross-aisle skills he developed for decades in Congress. Even that might not be enough. At some point, he might have to force his agenda through over the ire of elephants. He also needs to go over the head of legislators and appeal to the public for support for his program. If people see him accomplishing his goals, they might trust him more and put pressure on Congress to go along. It's a tough time to be President of a divided country.
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