The Atlantic went to bat for President Biden, publishing a piece Wednesday titled “Why Americans Hate a Good Economy” as his polling continues to show overwhelming disapproval.
The article began by citing a recent Financial Times poll showing the majority of voters saying they are financially worse under Biden “despite some objective positive measures” like 3.9% unemployment, an unchanged consumer price index and a drop in “wage inequality.”
Staff writer Jerusalem Demsas attempted to explain what she viewed as the disconnect between Americans’ perception of the economy versus the economy itself, highlighting “seven possible explanations.”
The Atlantic offered seven explanations as to “why Americans hate a good economy” as President Biden’s polling continues souring. (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
The first is “People need a second to adjust,” reflecting that the…