The president's remarks suggested that as Election Day approaches he is returning to bread-and-butter issues that voters tend to prioritize.
Speaking at a campaign event for Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Biden struck a populist chord, blaming big oil companies for high gas prices and the pharmaceutical industry for making prescription drugs tough to afford.
Biden’s appearance was part of a Western swing that took him to the West Coast later in the day for a get-out-the vote event with Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif. His remarks suggested that as Election Day approaches he is returning to bread-and-butter issues that voters tend to prioritize. “If our closing message is that democracy is on the ballot, it is really hard to tell that to voters who are paying more for groceries, gas and food,” said Chris Kofinis, a longtime Democratic strategist.
“It’s been a rough four or five years for hard-working Americans,” he added. “A lot of families, things are still pretty darn tough.” But he pointed to “bright spots where America is reasserting itself.”Saul Loeb / AFP - Getty Images Gas prices would drop further if only the major oil companies would make investments instead of using profits to buy back stock and enrich shareholders, he argued.
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