Close the Deal': Biden Struggles to Unite Democrats Behind His Economic Agenda

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We ran the numbers: There are 3733 news articles covering this topic. 36% (1329) are left leaning, 50% (1875) are center, and 14% (529) are right leaning.

Biden’s biggest obstacle remains his struggle to unite his own party. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden attempted to quell an internal Democratic rebellion on Friday, right-leaning articles highlight that White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki acknowledged that Biden is likely to receive only a portion of his proposed $3.5 trillion spending package.

A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Biden attempted to quell an internal Democratic rebellion on Friday. He pleaded with lawmakers to compromise and stay patient as he tried to revive a $1.2 trillion infrastructure proposal.

A centrist article by USA Today highlights that Joe Biden campaigned for president on bipartisanship but cannot unite his own party. The scope of Biden’s agenda also adds to the challenge.

A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki acknowledged that Biden is likely to receive only a portion of his proposed $3.5 trillion spending package. Psaki emphasized the “need to work with members in the Senate, to get them to a place where they have a commitment to a clear path forward on this agenda.”



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