Ron Klain argues president has made a historic impact and that focus shouldn’t be on inflation or Afghanistan withdrawal
Good morning, US politics blog readers. Over the past year and a half of his presidency, Joe Biden has signed legislation to intended to curb gun violence, fight climate change, lower health care costs, promote semiconductor production and revamp the nation’s infrastructure. He’s also presided over the highest inflation rate since the 1980s and the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, cratering his approval ratings. But to White House chief of staff Ron Klain, the focus should be on the former, not the latter. In an interview with Politico published this morning, he argues that Biden has made a historic impact comparable to Democratic predecessors like Franklin D Roosevelt and Lyndon B Johnson. Come November, we’ll see if voters believe him.
Here’s a look at what to expect today:
Biden remains on vacation, and is currently in Delaware.
Mike Pence, the Republican former vice-president, is visiting Iowa, an early kingmaker for presidential contenders.
If you’re wondering why it’s so quiet, Washington DC is usually this way in August. Not only is the president on vacation, but Congress is in recess and most lawmakers are back in their districts. They should return around the first week of September.