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Joe Biden Can Learn From My Mistakes

When it comes to being unpopular, I’m unfortunately somewhat of an expert.
Source: Joshua Bright / The New York Times / Redux

Despite all the criticism thrown at him, President Joe Biden is actually a very good messenger. He’s likable, relatable, and reassuring. And as they used to say about George W. Bush, I’m pretty sure he’d be fun to have a beer with. Biden’s also accomplished: He led an impressive vaccine rollout, brought the economy back, and passed the biggest infrastructure bill in generations. Not bad for a little more than a year’s work.

So why isn’t he more popular? And can anything be done to make voters like him and his party more?

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