Biden ‘won’t buy’ that Democrats may lose in the midterms

San Diego – President Joe Biden on Friday spoke out about a possible Democratic midterm election, even as he traveled to the Chicago area to help two congressmen who are facing a hotter-than-expected re-election race. I feel really good.”

“Ladies and gentlemen, I don’t support the idea that we have a problem. Sean KastenThe Super Political Action Committee, or super PAC, the Congressional Leadership Fund, in partnership with the Republican House leadership, announced a $1.8 million ad purchase for Casten this week. Casten represents the Illinois constituency Biden won her 2020 by about 11 percentage points.

In front of a crowd of about 50, the president ticked off his administration’s signature legislative achievements on infrastructure, climate and cost reductions in prescription drugs. “Shawn and Lauren are great partners across the board in all of this,” he said.

Of Casten, he said, “Sean is smart, effective, and one of the nicest men I’ve ever worked with.

He touted Underwood’s ability to work across party lines, calling her a “family champion”.

Stops outside Chicago and early Friday in California, as well as events in Joliet, Illinois, Pennsylvania and New York this weekend, are all Biden’s latest attempts to bolster the once-predicted treacherous ground. is part of the efforts of Support Democrats in Tuesday’s midterm elections to dampen the impact of expected losses in congressional seats and gubernatorial elections across the country.

“I’m really happy with our chance,” he told reporters as he boarded Air Force One from Southern California to Illinois. “I think we will keep the Senate and win seats, and I think we have a chance to win the House. So I feel optimistic.”

In Carlsbad, Calif., Biden toured telecommunications companies expected to benefit from his beefing-up measures. American semiconductor manufacturing.he took Along the perplexed deputies. Mike Levin On a visit to Viasat as the President highlighted his CHIPS and Science Law, the $280 billion legislative package, and the work his administration has done for U.S. veterans.

“Mike is an advocate for voters, especially the veterans who live here,” Biden said, noting that “with Mike’s help,” the bill was passed.

Levin, a two-term congressman who represents a district in the San Diego area that was once the seat of the Republican Party, is embroiled in fierce competition from former San Juan Capistrano mayor Brian Marriott.Biden headlined a rally Thursday night Levin’s Oceanside, California.

coronavirus pandemic era Supply disruption and Shortage of domestic chip manufacturing It’s a drag on Viasat, which relies on such components to provide services to industrial customers and the U.S. military. The company is also committed to hiring veterans. Biden spoke Friday about how the CHIPS law would help Biersat and other companies reduce their reliance on foreign chipmakers.

“This is a game changer,” he said of the ability to make chips readily available in the United States.

Saturday morning, he’ll be in nearby Joliet, Illinois, to make a speech on Social Security and Medicare before heading to Philadelphia to join former President Barack Obama. Senator John Fetterman.

From there, Biden moved to Westchester County, just north of New York City, Governor Kathy HochulHe is in fierce competition with Republican Lee Zeldin.

“If we keep fighting and keep the House and Senate, we’ll be fine, but if we lose the House and Senate, it’s going to be two terrible years,” Biden said simply. Abandoning his signature optimism before adding, “The good news is that I have veto power.”

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Long reported from Washington.

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