The imminent crises facing Joe Biden
By Douglas Schoen, opinion contributor — 05/16/21 09:01 AM EDT
The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be over in the United States. Vaccines have become widespread, and the CDC recently relaxed guidelines on masks and distancing for fully vaccinated Americans. Many Americans likely credit the Biden administration — at least in part — for the positive turn the pandemic has taken in recent weeks.
However, as Biden’s first 100 days become an increasingly distant memory for voters, there are a number of other massive, imminent crises facing the administration.
Between the multiple cyberattacks from foreign adversaries, spiking gas prices throughout the Southeast, increased inflation concerns and seemingly implacable Republican opposition to his agenda, Biden has a challenging road ahead, even in a post-COVID-19 environment.
The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be over in the United States. Vaccines have become widespread, and the CDC recently relaxed guidelines on masks and distancing for fully vaccinated Americans. Many Americans likely credit the Biden administration — at least in part — for the positive turn the pandemic has taken in recent weeks.
However, as Biden’s first 100 days become an increasingly distant memory for voters, there are a number of other massive, imminent crises facing the administration.
Between the multiple cyberattacks from foreign adversaries, spiking gas prices throughout the Southeast, increased inflation concerns and seemingly implacable Republican opposition to his agenda, Biden has a challenging road ahead, even in a post-COVID-19 environment.
Simply put, Joe Biden is no longer in his presidential “honeymoon phase,” and whether the president can succeed on each of these crises individually and collectively will determine whether his presidency can succeed — regardless of his apparent success managing the COVID-19 crisis.
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