Biden went in the opposite direction, offering a resounding embrace of the role Washington can play in improving lives. In the past, presidents from both parties used similar speeches to talk about the limits of government.

It’s a tried and true strategy by the president to take credit for the more hopeful moment, as the coronavirus vaccines have provided a path out of the pandemic.įrom polling, it’s clear Biden’s view is winning the day - at least so far - with more Americans approving of his job performance than ever did of Trump, with strong marks even from Republicans for handling the pandemic. “Now - after just 100 days - I can report to the nation: America is on the move again,” Biden said, adding that the U.S. For me, when I think about climate change, I think jobs.”īiden said “America’s house was on fire” when he took office, citing the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, its damaging economic impact and the Jan. “For too long, we have failed to use the most important word when it comes to meeting the climate crisis,” Biden said. to meet its international obligations to slow the impact of climate change as, ultimately, a jobs plan. He also aimed to frame his push for the U.S. But he quickly pivoted to the need to pass his American Jobs Plan if the country is going to sustain momentum and get back to the historic low levels of unemployment before the pandemic.

It’s perhaps no surprise for an administration that has made beating back the pandemic and getting Americans back to work the central guideposts for success.īiden noted that the economy has gained some 1.3 million new jobs in the first few months of his administration - more than any in the first 100 days of any presidency. Biden uttered the word “jobs” a whopping 43 times.

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