
Peter Goodman: His Start-Up May Not Survive Trump’s Tariffs
A sourdough baker turned entrepreneur in North Carolina has delayed his new product as he contemplates the prospect that higher costs will doom his company.…
Thought Leader: Peter Goodman
President Biden is quietly pivoting to the middle as he prepares for a 2024 run.
What’s happening: His early ’23 moves — Sunday’s visit to the U.S.-Mexico border and his appearance with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to promote the infrastructure law — gave a crystal-clear contrast with the GOP’s chaotic speaker fight.
Why it matters: Voters sent a clear message in the midterms that they value bipartisanship, rejecting extreme candidates. Republicans accommodated the far right, with often disastrous results.
Zoom in: Sunday’s trip to El Paso, Texas, the first time Biden has visited the U.S.-Mexico border as president, will showcase law enforcement — taking a possible Democratic vulnerability head-on.
Reality check: Even as Biden shores up his center flank, he’ll still need to balance the priorities between the party’s ascendant progressive wing and majority-making moderates.
What to watch: This year’s State of the Union address (no date yet) will help solidify Biden’s positioning.
One idea, referenced in a column by The Atlantic’s Ron Brownstein: Placing an emphasis “on improving conditions for workers in jobs that don’t require advanced credentials,” in a push to make inroads with blue-collar voters who have deserted the Democratic Party.
What we’re hearing: The White House is asking agencies and departments to share their top priorities for the year, as officials craft a SOTU message that addresses progressive priorities without alienating independent voters, Axios’ Hans Nichols reports.
The bottom line: The emerging Biden bet is that he can reprise his winning 2020 campaign theme — winning re-election as a center-left incumbent who looks better than the radical alternatives.
Peter Goodman: His Start-Up May Not Survive Trump’s Tariffs
A sourdough baker turned entrepreneur in North Carolina has delayed his new product as he contemplates the prospect that higher costs will doom his company.…
Thought Leader: Peter Goodman
Tony Abbott calls for stronger action to end ‘pro-Hamas’ protests
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has called for stronger action on antisemitism in the wake of further attacks against the Jewish community, including tougher policing…
Thought Leader: Tony Abbott
Leana Wen: The Doctor Will See You Now. So Will the Lawyer.
Legal aid organizations are helping doctors address social barriers to patients’ health. During my residency training, when I worked shifts in the pediatric emergency department,…
Thought Leader: Leana Wen