Today, Explained We scored Biden's first 100 days
Apr 29, 2021
Ella Nielsen, a White House correspondent for Vox, breaks down President Biden's first 100 days in office. She highlights his COVID-19 vaccination initiatives and contrasts his steady leadership style with past presidents amid current polarization. The conversation dives into Biden's significant accomplishments, like the American Rescue Act, while grappling with challenges in immigration and racial justice. Nielsen analyzes the impact of Biden's evolving policies on both Democratic unity and legislative prospects moving forward.
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Biden's "Sedative" Presidency
- Biden's presidency feels "actively sedative", a stark contrast to the drama of the Trump era.
- This reflects a shift towards less personality-driven politics.
Biden's Policy Shift
- While Biden's style is muted, his policy proposals represent a dramatic shift.
- He's moved from a centrist position to embrace a more activist role for government.
Learning from 2009
- Biden's economic approach differs from 2009; the current stimulus is twice as large.
- Democrats pursued it without waiting for Republican support, a change from the Obama era.
