FiveThirtyEight Politics The Highs and Lows of Biden’s Presidency
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Jan 16, 2025 
Nathaniel Rakich, a Senior elections analyst, and Mary Radcliffe, a Senior researcher, dive into the remarkable highs and lows of Joe Biden’s presidency. They discuss the impactful vaccine rollout and the Inflation Reduction Act, contrasted with challenges like inflation and public opinion. The conversation touches on the current wildfires in California and their political ramifications. With humorous anecdotes about Biden's quirks, they reflect on how presidencies are remembered and the evolving perceptions of Biden's legacy.
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Devastating Wildfires
- The 2025 California wildfires are among the deadliest and most damaging in state history.
- They've caused significant destruction in dense residential areas near Los Angeles.
Financial Impact of Wildfires
- The 2025 wildfires' financial impact is worsened by their location in wealthy, densely populated areas near Los Angeles.
- This makes them potentially the costliest wildfire in US history.
Wildfires and Climate Change
- Determining climate change's role in wildfires is complex due to various factors like human settlement patterns and fire prevention methods.
- While hotter temperatures contribute, it's not solely responsible.