Biden on Midterms: ‘We’re Going To See One More Shift Back to Our Side’
Democrats have congressional majorities to defend in the November elections
President Biden seems to be saying not to count Democrats out in the rapidly approaching midterm elections because public opinion could well swing back in their direction before Election Day.
Democrats have to defend their razor-thin majorities in both houses of Congress come November 8, and despite historical trends which would favor Republicans, Democrats have held political momentum over the summer due to the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v Wade and upending half a century of national abortion rights.
However, more recently at least some polling indicates a swing towards Republicans by those voters displeased with inflation and the state of the economy.
Biden commented on his view of the election Friday during remarks at the White House.
“It's been back and forth with them ahead, us ahead, them ahead, back and forth. And the polls have been all over the place. I think that we're going to see one more shift back to our side in the closing days,” the president said. “And let me tell you why I think that. We're starting to see some of the good news on the economy. Gas prices are down sharply in 46 of the 50 states because of what I've been doing. We're moving in the right direction.
“There's more to come. State unemployment today was at all time lows in 11 states and 17 states have unemployment rates under 3 percent,” Biden added. “The new deficit numbers, there's record, a record decrease. It's never happened before. The election is not a referendum, it's a choice.”
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