Democrats Search for Midterm Vote Strategy

“The White House has long banked on the political benefits of taming Covid-19 and overseeing strong job recovery, but as midterm campaigning accelerates, President Biden has been unable to shake low approval ratings as voters remain focused on higher prices for gasoline and groceries,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

“Increasingly, polls show, Mr. Biden isn’t giving a boost to Democrats as they face an already-tough election climate. The president’s attempts to highlight economic success and legislative victories have been complicated by rapid inflation and overshadowed by the challenge of responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.”

Washington Post: “Two White House officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity to describe administration strategy, said the administration is trying to make its focus on lowering costs a centerpiece of its agenda. They also said to expect a greater emphasis by the White House on Republicans’ agenda, which the administration believes will contrast unfavorably to their plans to lower prices.”