Bidenomics: the good the bad and the unknown
Joe Biden should be more decisive and ambitious about America’s economy
THE TWO presidential contenders squared up this week in the first debate before America votes on November 3rd. President Donald Trump set out to make it a brawl, even throwing a punch at the validity of the electoral process itself (see article). Joe Biden spent the evening jabbing at Mr Trump for bringing the country to its knees. And the president went for what he hoped would be a knockout blow, accusing his opponent of being a weak man who would succumb to the left’s plans to dramatically expand government and cripple business.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “Bidenomics”
Leaders October 3rd 2020
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