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Editor, News-Register:
I must admit that I was very optimistic upon the election of Joseph Robinette Biden II as the 46th President of our great country.
In his 35 years in the U.S. Senate Mr. Biden was very productive, sponsoring 1,071 pieces of legislation, and was well-known, and highly respected, for his willingness to work with all senators regardless of party, in order to pass legislation that would be of benefit to the American people. During his tenure as vice president, Mr. Biden developed a reputation for being one of the most influential, industrious, and productive vice presidents in U.S. history.
As president, Mr. Biden certainly accomplished a great deal thus far, producing more private sector jobs than created in a comparable tenure and reviving what had been struggling economy, passing of a much-needed infrastructure bill, helping to unite NATO in support of Ukraine, reversing the horrific impact of COVID-19.
However, during the Biden administration to date significant areas of concern have taken the U.S. "off stride," with inflation reaching a 40-year high, gas prices at near $5 per gallon, a significant shortage of baby formula being experienced, a "deadlocked" Congress, the war in Ukraine have contributed greatly to President Biden's approval rating at a historic low 35 percent. Although President Biden began his presidency with relatively high approval numbers, such began to dramatically decline in August 2021, as a result of the chaotic U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan.
I am hopeful that President Biden will resort to his former persona and exhibit the leadership he is capable of, and no longer attempt to reflect blame on others, and successfully address, and eventually resolve, existing and future challenges, and will keep all Americans informed as to specific as to how he or plans to address, and eventually resolve, areas of concern by returning to regular public meetings and press conferences.
President Biden essentially needs to return to the "Joe Biden public leader" the nation, and the world, has long known, and has highly respected, throughout his long career in government for the good of the Democratic Party, the country and the world.
Richard Hord
Martins Ferry