Biden's Midterm Pitch: Inflation Is High, But You're Still Better Off With Me

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4.5 • 24.9K Ratings

🗓️ 10 May 2022

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

In an economic speech that felt like a campaign stump, Biden touted his administration's efforts to bolster the American economy. He said that inflation is his top domestic priority and suggested that though costs may be up, voters are still better off with Democrats in charge.

This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Asma Khalid, national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

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