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Is Biden a good climate president?

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The Importance of Pragmatism in Politics

Aseem: A smart leader understands the sense of our times. What are the political opportunities and what are the constraints? And given those constraints, the political leader can kind of navigate, shepherd, shape the policymaking process. So I think on that count, Biden has played an important role. The environmental groups didn't get everything, but they got a lot. It's the highest ever federal spending on environmental programs. Stimulate the market in your favor. Don't risk your neck with high energy prices. Turn your enemies into your friends.

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