Posted 10/27/2023, 9:01:53 PM
Biden's Economy Growing But Voters Gloomy as Phillips Launches Primary Challenge
- U.S. GDP grew at fastest pace in 2 years in Q3 2023, but consumer confidence declining for 3 straight months
- Biden getting no approval rating boost despite strong economy with low unemployment
- Inflation down from 9% last year to 3.7% now, but voters still "bummed out"
- Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) to challenge Biden in Democratic primary, agrees with policies but thinks need younger leadership
- At 54, Phillips considerably younger than 79-year-old Biden, who seems intent on running again despite concerns over age