Democratic Presidential Candidate Criticizes Bidenomics as ‘Misguided’

A lawmaker seeking the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nomination has criticized the term “Bidenomics” as a way to describe the current administration’s economic policies.

Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., who is running against President Joe Biden for the party’s nomination, discussed the slogan during an interview with the Washington Examiner.

“‘Bidenomics’ is a terrible slogan,” Phillips said. “It is misguided in both its intention and strategy.”

The congressman added that Biden isn’t addressing “the real issue” in the economy, which he says is “affordability.”

A new poll reported by Reuters shows Biden’s popularity this month was near the lowest level of his presidency, with the economy being voters’ top issue.

Other Democrats have also questioned the use of the “Bidenomics” slogan.

According to Axios, House Democrats have stopped using the slogan in press releases and on social media. Instead, they are using the message “People Over Politics,” which was decided on during the summer based on the poor polling of “Bidenomics.”

The White House, however, continues to use the term in signage and messaging.

Phillips told the Examiner that he sees a path to the nomination through New Hampshire, where Biden will rely on write-in votes after the state defied his wish to let South Carolina kick off the primary season. Multiple current and former Democrat officials acknowledged the party could face upheaval should Biden encounter a health issue or step aside for other reasons during the White House contest.

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