Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Jumbled mess’: The Bidenomics brand leaves nearly everyone — including Biden — baffled
NBC News / Comcast ^ | November 5, 2023 | By Peter Nicholas, Megan Lebowitz and Carol E. Lee

Posted on 11/05/2023 5:45:51 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

WASHINGTON — No one seems to like “Bidenomics,” the eponymous shorthand for Joe Biden’s economic policies — not voters, not Democratic officials, not even, at times, the president himself.

It’s a term that mystifies Americans and confounds even its namesake. “I don’t know what the hell that is,” Biden said in a speech in Philadelphia earlier this year.

In a September focus group with Pennsylvania swing voters, one participant told the research firm Engagious that the concept was a “jumbled mess,” adding that “it’s really hard to explain.”

Biden is undeterred — at least for now. He has made the state of the nation's economy a central rationale of his re-election pitch, touting “Bidenomics” at events across the country. He talks about rapid job growth and billions of dollars in spending for roads, bridges and renewable energy projects on his watch.

Appearing in Minnesota last week, Biden described Bidenomics as “the American Dream” — twice in the same speech.

The trouble is, people aren’t buying it.

“Whoever came up with the slogan Bidenomics should be fired,” said one Democratic strategist, who requested anonymity to speak more freely. “It’s probably the worst messaging you could ever imagine.”

(Excerpt) Read more at nbcnews.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bidenomics; dementia; donatefreerepublic; election2024; tightwad
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-30 next last

1 posted on 11/05/2023 5:45:51 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

Biden isn’t baffled because of Bidenomics. Biden is baffled because of dementia.


2 posted on 11/05/2023 5:48:47 PM PST by EvilCapitalist (81 million votes my ass.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

“It’s probably the worst messaging you could ever imagine.”

No kidding. And “messaging” is all the Dems care about.

“Messaging” — Yes

Good governance, prosperity, low inflation, secure borders, illegals deported, corruption tamed, plentiful energy, peace — No.


3 posted on 11/05/2023 5:51:21 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (“Occupy your mind with good thoughts or your enemy will fill them with bad ones.” ~ Thomas More)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer
“I don’t know what the hell that is,” Biden said in a speech in Philadelphia earlier this year.

I can help:

Bidenomics = Always Make The Worst Decision Possible

4 posted on 11/05/2023 5:53:35 PM PST by ClearCase_guy (They say "Our Democracy" but they mean Cosa Nostra.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

Let me see if I have this right! Allow 20 to 30 million f kin welfare types/ deplete your oil reserves and inhibit your own production/disperse future wealth by funding wars where you give your own artillery away ?/ Demand obedience to law while the Federal government pisses on any law they don’t agree with/monies dispersed by executive branch without authority.....I see NO REASON to adhere to anything unless it is in MY best interest at this point! Courts are no longer the third pillar...wild wild west again.


5 posted on 11/05/2023 5:55:24 PM PST by mythenjoseph (Always tired but so grateful American !)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

Baffled? I keep saying let Kamala Harris get in front of a white board on live national TV and explain it in layperson’s terms. 🎓📊📉

Aggregate-Demand-Curve. Inflation Rate. Illiquidity. Inelastic Supply. Personal Consumption Expenditures. Inverted Yield Curve. Price Elasticity of Supply. Comparative Advantage Complement.
Cyclically Adjusted Deficit.


6 posted on 11/05/2023 5:56:30 PM PST by frank ballenger (“My job is to inform, not to convince.” St. Bernadette Soubirous )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

Would the term “Bidenflation” appease the lefties?


7 posted on 11/05/2023 6:11:18 PM PST by BipolarBob (Attention terrorists! has Joe Biden forgot to fund your cell? Call the WH now.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

my only take on this is

this is nbc criticizing biden

hmmm


8 posted on 11/05/2023 6:11:50 PM PST by joshua c (to disrupt the system, we must disrupt our lives, cut the cable tv)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: joshua c

They’ve seen the polls, they want Biden out of the race.


9 posted on 11/05/2023 6:37:13 PM PST by rdl6989 ( )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer; xzins

I bought a folding table yesterday for $29.99.

I liked it so I went back today to buy another one.

It was $39.99.


10 posted on 11/05/2023 6:42:21 PM PST by P-Marlowe (Do the math. L+G+B+T+Q = 666)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer
I think it's a great phrase.

"Bidenomics. Everything today is way more expensive than it used to be."

"Bidenomics. A fast food employee at McDonald's now makes $20/hr but your Big Mac value meal now costs $20."

"Bidenomics. We cancelled your student loan payments but the apartment that you rented for $1300/month back in 2021 now rents for $4000/month."

11 posted on 11/05/2023 6:54:07 PM PST by Drew68 (Ron DeSantis for President. A conservative who fights and wins..)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: P-Marlowe

In a 3 month period the Fed directly injected 3.5 Trillion dollars into the US banking system. For the first time, none of it supported by the Reserve Banks.

BlackRock managed that action.


12 posted on 11/05/2023 6:58:14 PM PST by Texas Fossil (Texas is not about where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind and Attitude.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

Xidenomics: A train that is fully engulfed in fire while hurtling off a 1000 ft cliff into a toxic waste dump.


13 posted on 11/05/2023 7:42:37 PM PST by Newtoidaho (All I ask of living is to have no chains on me.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

I don’t get why people don’t understand Bidenomics. It’s a very simple plan. You spend upwards to $2 trillion extra each year trying to appease every identity group possible except for those that actually build things and pay taxes in America. Then the spending is followed by non-stop propaganda that says the economy is better than ever. The crux of Bidenomics is repeating the lie often enough so people believe it’s true. That of course is foiled every time you go to the gas pump, grocery shopping or pay your bills. For Bidenomics to be successful there needs to be a ban on gas, free food for everyone and no obligation to pay any bills.


14 posted on 11/05/2023 8:41:16 PM PST by ConservativeInPA (Rebuild the Temple.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

Bidenomics is just re hashed obamanomics.


15 posted on 11/05/2023 8:47:28 PM PST by Texas resident (Biden=Obama=Jarrett=Soros)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

I know that I’ve seen that goof nut Jean-Pierre repeat the catch word ‘bidenomics’ on camera. I’m certain I’ve heard crazy nancy say it too.


16 posted on 11/06/2023 12:05:31 AM PST by know.your.why (<>)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

I know that I’ve seen that goof nut Jean-Pierre repeat the catch word ‘bidenomics’ on camera. I’m certain I’ve heard crazy nancy say it too.


17 posted on 11/06/2023 12:05:31 AM PST by know.your.why (<>)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer
“Whoever came up with the slogan Bidenomics should be fired,” said one Democratic strategist, who requested anonymity to speak more freely. “It’s probably the worst messaging you could ever imagine.”

That would be Anita Dunne.

18 posted on 11/06/2023 3:34:10 AM PST by Timber Rattler ("To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace." --George Washington)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Timber Rattler

Could have sworn it was FJB himself, who proudly claimed it as his mantle...at his podium.


19 posted on 11/06/2023 3:36:11 AM PST by DCPatriot ("It aint what you don't know that kills you. It's what you know that aint so" Theodore Sturgeon))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 18 | View Replies]

To: Oldeconomybuyer

There isn’t another forum that I frequent where people believe Bidenomics isn’t working. They really think this economy is booming and that inflation is proof of a healthy economy. GDP was %4! Proof! Leftist smugness is off the charts right now.


20 posted on 11/06/2023 4:33:18 AM PST by KobraKai
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-30 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson