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The economy The Economist Made of metal, normally aluminium more steel

and shaped like a bucket with a close-fitting lid and a handle.

Dinner pails were slightly cumbersome things, but they were insulated,

so American workers' lunches would still be hot when it came time to eat. They were common around

the turn of the century when President William McKinley was seeking re-election. In 1900, the economy was

booming, and McKinley wanted to make the most of this to shore up

the Labour vote. He turned to the humble pail to illustrate how good Americans and their

stomachs had it. Four more years of the full dinner pail adorned posters, buttons and cartoons.

He won the election easily.

Joe Biden is hoping that a surprisingly strong economy will carry him to four more years in office.

So far, voters don't seem to be buying it.

With 235 days to go until the 2024 election,

I'm John Priddo,

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