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‘You did it!’: Biden basks in midterms afterglow after beating expectations

Biden spent the last several months weathering the blame for an anticipated rebuke from voters – but instead found vindication

The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2022

Just another midterm election? Or does a November surprise await?

In one sense, the fundamentals of this election season have remained remarkably consistent. President Joe Biden's approval ratings languish in the low 40s. High inflation stubbornly persists. And odds have stayed stacked against the sitting president's party.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 6, 2022

Democrats cautiously campaign on Jan. 6, democracy threats

Democrats running for office this year in Republican-leaning areas or swing states are grappling with how much they should talk about the Jan. 6 insurrection, if at all

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

Biden names combatting inflation and rising costs as his top domestic priority

In an address from the White House Tuesday, President Biden contrasted his administration's plans to tackle rising costs with what he called Republicans' "ultra-MAGA" plan.

WEKU · May 10, 2022

Biden taps Democrats’ abortion fury with midterm wipeout looming

WASHINGTON — White House officials are seizing the political opportunity in Democrats’ doomsday scenario, the end of nationwide abortion rights, to try to salvage a midterm election thought to be all but lost for President Joe Biden’s party.

Tribune News Service · May 8, 2022

Abortion now front and center in some Democrats' senatorial campaigns

WASHINGTON — Democrats most at risk of losing their Senate seats in November’s U.S. election have jumped on abortion rights to shift the political narrative away from inflation and win back voters disappointed by President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy.

Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022

Democrats look to abortion opinion fallout to salvage midterms

Biden plans to seize on the expected ruling to sharpen the contrast with congressional Republicans.

Axios · May 4, 2022

Biden, a reluctant culture warrior, may see court’s abortion ruling define his presidency

WASHINGTON — After declaring himself a “bridge” to the next generation of Democratic leaders, President Joe Biden took office 15 months ago vowing to focus on getting the pandemic under control, stabilizing the economy and restoring a sense of order and calm following his predecessor’s four frenetic, polarizing years.

Los Angeles Times · May 3, 2022

Activists keep up pressure as Biden weighs student debt move

President Joe Biden needs to make a decision about cancelling student debt

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2022

Biden needs a Trump substitute

Biden advisers and Hill allies believe voters are more likely to side with the president if he's compared to an alternative.

Axios · Feb 20, 2022