This is one of those cases where there is some justice. Biden’s pay off to voters in the form of huge handouts came at exactly the wrong time and so we had the absurd circumstance of Biden spending and the Fed contracting
There isn’t much prospect of relief in food and housing before the election..,so expect lots of spin. The new tactic is going to be a focus on Trump’s record instead of defending the indefensible….Biden’s economic record.
Biden is still protecting his base though….the latest the proposal 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs. This makes anything Trump did to China, heavily reviled by the media, look like chicken feed. So Biden is putting on tariffs to protect domestic EV manufacturers, who only exist because of government subsidies. Too much government….but the auto workers are the core of Democratic support,
Trump has his own issues. But the court cases increasingly look like nothing burgers. His big problem is the opprobrium associated with his disgraceful January the 6th conduct. Could he disavow what happened….admit he blundered by encouraging the protests. It could be a powerful step….the modern world loves contrition. And it loves vulnerability…..I often thought Trump could have put the whole Russian collusion thing to bed by simply addressing it directly with the American people.
An article in the Journal cites views that suggest the VP nomination is key. Nobody believes Biden can ‘protect democracy’…an argument undermined by his senility, and his VP who nobody wants to see as a successor.
So the argument is….Trump picks an independent, successful partner who appeals to the soccer mom set and he strengthens his chances. Not an attack dog….he has that base covered.
It’s a mess but the tactics are fascinating. Right now it seems Trump has more strategic runway. But the Dems always have the better ground game. Both men, neither of whom deserve the office, are still in the game,