Why Walz’s Defense of Biden and Harris Falls Flat: Energy Policy Is the Key
As we inch closer to the 2024 election, the Biden-Harris administration’s record is under the microscope, and their allies are pulling out all the stops to paint a rosy picture. Recently, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sat down with Michael Strahan on “Good Morning America” and tried his best to sell the narrative that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have acted in the best interests of the American people. But here’s the problem: voters aren’t buying it.
A Shaky Defense: Tim Walz’s Take on Biden’s Term
When asked directly if he would have done anything differently than President Biden, Walz sidestepped, choosing instead to emphasize the “difference in leadership” between the Biden administration and the previous Trump administration. According to Walz, Trump “drove an economy into the ground” while Biden and Harris were the ones “picking up the pieces.” What planet does this guy live on?
While Walz talks about “ethical visionary leadership,” many families are struggling with sky-high grocery bills, stagnant wages, and a sense that things aren’t getting better. And when you ask voters whether they feel better off now than they did four years ago, the answer isn’t the enthusiastic “yes” that Walz might hope for.
Energy Policy: The Real Key to Economic Recovery
Here’s what Walz, Biden, and Harris just don’t get—energy policy is the key to everything. With a robust energy policy that includes maximizing responsible drilling, fracking, and investing in nuclear and natural gas, the United States can become energy dominant again. This isn’t just about lowering the price at the pump; it’s about driving massive investments across the energy industry that will ripple through the entire economy.
Energy costs are the fundamental driver of almost every cost in the market. Lower energy prices mean lower costs for transportation, manufacturing, and even groceries. When energy is affordable, businesses can grow, jobs are created, and Americans have more money in their pockets. It’s a win for every single American. And beyond the economy, it’s a matter of national security—keeping America strong and independent, not at the mercy of foreign oil producers.
All Walz Can Do Is Blame Trump
When Walz faces tough questions, all he can do is deflect, blame Trump, and spew the same tired platitudes. He talks about cracking down on “price gouging”—a favorite term for Democrats when they can’t face the real reasons behind inflation. He promises handouts for homes and tax cuts for new businesses that don’t need them, all while talking up the idea of taxing the rich to pay for it. It’s all just smoke and mirrors. Their policies don’t solve the root problems—they attack the symptoms.
The Harris-Biden administration’s approach has been nothing short of disastrous. Remember, even though inflation has cooled, prices remain sky-high due to the massive inflation brought on by their reckless policies. The only way to truly bring down these prices is through a prolonged period of deflation—something that a strong energy policy under Trump could achieve. Biden and Harris’s ridiculous platitudes about taxing the rich, raising corporate tax rates, and increasing capital gains taxes only stifle investment and keep prices high. It’s ludicrous to think that attacking a non-existent price gouging problem is the solution to our economic woes.
Avoiding Accountability: Harris and the Economy
Strahan pressed Walz about Harris’s role in the economic struggles facing the country, especially given that 74% of voters have had to cut back on basic necessities like groceries due to rising costs. And here’s the kicker—Strahan pointed out that Harris could have implemented some of her economic policies years ago, while serving as Vice President under Biden.
What was Walz’s response? A deflection, of course. He turned the conversation back to Trump, insisting that Trump “had four years to do it” and that Harris needs a “partner in Congress” to get things done. This kind of finger-pointing may play well in a carefully staged interview, but it doesn’t hold water when you’re facing families who have seen their grocery bills skyrocket.
Trump’s Policies Address Root Causes
Let’s not forget what worked before. Trump’s policies were all about addressing the real issues at their core. Deregulation? It cut the red tape that strangled businesses and unleashed American innovation. A robust energy policy that made the U.S. energy dominant? It drove down energy costs, made us less reliant on foreign oil, and put money back into American pockets. These weren’t band-aid solutions or political talking points—they were about ensuring that America could stand on its own two feet.
The Harris-Biden administration? They’ve doubled down on regulation, ignored the importance of American energy, and spent more time blaming others than addressing real solutions. Their tax hikes on businesses and capital gains discourage the very investments that could help pull us out of this economic mess.
The Spin Doesn’t Match the Reality
Let’s cut through the spin: while Walz and other Biden surrogates want to paint a picture of a thriving America, the reality is far from it. Inflation rose to levels that hadn’t been seen in decades. The cost of living continues to rise, and economic growth is sluggish at best. Harris’s policies, which Walz claims will help the middle class, are superficial false campaign promises that won’t work.
The Democratic ticket’s strategy seems to hinge on blaming Trump for all the country’s woes, but that deflection isn’t fooling many. Voters remember the booming economy before the pandemic hit, and many believe the current administration’s policies have only made things worse. As much as Walz and Harris want to paint a different picture, those grocery bills don’t lie.
Final Thoughts
Governor Tim Walz’s attempts to defend the Biden-Harris administration might resonate within the echo chambers of the mainstream media, but outside of that bubble, the story is different. Americans want real answers, not excuses. When pressed on tough questions about rising costs and economic struggles, it’s clear that Walz and his fellow Democrats are more comfortable deflecting blame than offering real solutions. Meanwhile, Trump’s approach of tackling root causes—whether through deregulation or making America energy dominant—offers a path that voters remember worked. And in this election, that might be a hard sell for the Democrats.
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