To mark Biden’s first 100 days in office, @Cmkahn, @TrevorNews and @benkellerman_ had a live discussion about public opinion of the president so far. Listen to this thread for highlights.
First off – why use 100 days as a milestone for new presidents? reut.rs/3nyUiWk 1/6
Biden had a higher approval rating in his first 100 days than Trump. But how much credit can a new president take so early on? 2/6
The Biden administration plans to tax the rich to pay for trillions of dollars in spending – and Americans are mostly on board 3/6
President Biden has tried to model himself after FDR to remake society with spending, and his 100-day address to Congress was a part of that 4/6
Back in the primary race, Biden didn't always stir up enthusiasm among more progressive Democrats. How do those voters feel about the president now? 5/6
You can find the results of the recent @Reuters/Ipsos poll tracking support of President Biden here: reut.rs/3aQ75yA 6/6
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