The $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package that President Biden signed shortly after taking office has become both an anchor and a buoy for his re-election campaign.
The American Rescue Plan, which the Biden administration created and Democrats passed in March 2021, has fueled discontent among voters, in sometimes paradoxical ways.
Some Americans blame the law, which included direct checks to individuals, for helping to fuel rapid inflation.
Others appear upset that its relief to people, businesses and school districts was short-lived.
Often, they indicate that only relatively small slices of the electorate believe Mr. Biden’s policies have helped them or their family financially.
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Biden, Donald J, Trump
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