[Split Thread] 2022 Midterm Election

Split from here to start a new thread for the 2022 midterm elections.

Posted By:Agatha

Problem #1: as usual the GOP is controlling the news narrative. That needs to change and it can if the Democrats started an effective campaign pointing out Biden's accomplishments. They are not negligible despite people relying on news headlines for their information.
Seven Achievements by Joe Biden in 2021 That No One Is Talking About

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In fact, since taking the oath of office on January 20, Biden has had considerable achievements, including passing the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package. Some of the Biden administration's accomplishments may not have grabbed headlines or could have been forgotten over the course of a turbulent year, while good economic indicators have sometimes been crowded out by inflation and issues in the supply chain.

I'll leave it to people to open the link for #s 1-6. Here's #7:

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7. Jobs, Wages and GDP While many Americans remain pessimistic about the U.S. economy amid inflation that's hit a 40-year high, Biden's first year in office has seen considerable improvements in jobs and wage growth. The unemployment rate fell to just 4.2 percent in November—a 21-month low and jobless claims fell to their lowest levels since 1969 in early December. Initial jobless claims for the week ending December 18 stood at a seasonally adjusted 205,000, largely unchanged from the previous week. This is below pre-pandemic levels and appears to indicate a strong labor market. Wages and salaries paid by private businesses also rose 2.4 percent after inflation from January to October, while disposable income grew 3 percent. Americans are also expected to receive the largest pay increase in over a decade next year, while U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose by a revised annual rate of 2.3 percent in the third quarter, beating the previously estimated 2.1 percent.

And related to that: Campaign issue, not yet numbered:
The world's 10 richest men have made so much money during the pandemic that a one-time 99% tax on their gains could pay for all COVID-19 vaccine production and more: Oxfam

Oxfam: Billionaires' wealth grew by $5T amid pandemic while 160M forced into poverty

I'd like to see the slogan: Pitch in you billionaire bastards. ;)

But the issue could also be used against that faux billionaire Dump.

All the grift plus still asking for campaign donations
Long history of ripping off charities
Pretend charity contributions

That should be easy to make a campaign ad out of.


I should start a PAC.

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