Wake up Democrats!

Wake up Democrats!
Donald Trump campaigns in Alaska earlier this month, with comeback plans maturing (Image: Getty)
The Economist
(The Economist) - Every president yearns to be historic—but not historic like Joe Biden. At this point in his presidency Biden’s singular achievement is to have the lowest approval rating of any incumbent since the 1950s.Even among Democrats, 67% think the economy is doing poorly, 78% think the country is heading in the wrong direction and 64% want another presidential candidate on the ticket in 2024.Biden took office promising to heal the soul of the nation. Eighteen months later he has little to show for his efforts. Inflatio...

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