Democrats will defend Biden’s legacy with a focus on economic numbers, expert tells CNN

The United States Democratic Party is preparing to defend President Joe Biden’s legacy in the next elections, focusing mainly on the economic results achieved during his term. This strategy was analyzed by ESPM International Relations professor Leonardo Trevisan, in an interview with CNN Brazil.

According to Trevisan, Democrats are mobilizing with the argument that the Biden government is efficient. The professor highlighted that a number of politicians, including senators and deputies, have already begun to publicly praise the Biden administration, highlighting its economic achievements.

Economic results as an asset

One of the main points that Democrats intend to emphasize is the significant reduction in inflation. “Inflation was more than 9%, it is 3.5%, almost 4%. It dropped a lot”, explained Trevisan. Additionally, the party plans to highlight other achievements, such as the reduction in drug prices and the return of economic growth to the United States.

However, the professor warns that these macroeconomic policies are not always easily perceived by the average voter. “Voters don’t vote for the macroeconomy, they vote with their pockets,” highlighted Trevisan, remembering that many Americans still feel the effects of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine on their personal finances.

Democratic strategy x Republican proposal

The Democratic strategy, according to Trevisan, will be to contrast their proposals with those of former President Donald Trump, the likely Republican candidate. While Democrats plan to present a government project that aims to cut costs and increase taxes for the richest, Trump is expected to propose tax cuts for this same group of the population.

‘The choice will be up to the voter. Do you want the rich to pay taxes and there is a very strong campaign in this regard or do you prefer the Trump option?”, pointed out the professor. He added that Vice President Kamala Harris, as the “direct heir to this process,” will play a crucial role in defending this Democratic economic vision.

The expert concluded by stating that Democrats ‘will insist on numbers to win’, banking on presenting concrete data on the economy to convince the electorate that their approach is more beneficial for the country as a whole.