The state of our union is … ? We asked people to describe it, and received some dour assessments: they picked “divided” most of all, followed by “declining” and “weak.” Few picked adjectives “strong,” or — amid tough economic ratings — “prospering.”
These aren’t just one-sided partisan points. Partisans share the sense of division and decline more than prosperity. It is in part a function of such dire views of the economy and inflation right now. In all, it’s a tough environment for a president addressing Congress and the nation. …
As with any president, an address to Congress is a chance to make a case for successes, but it appears Mr. Biden has some convincing to do in that regard: Most Americans feel Mr. Biden’s policies are making the economy, and specifically gas prices and inflation, worse rather than better. CONTINUED
CBS News
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