President Biden, who won the 2020 Democratic nomination as a self-described centrist, is facing criticism for his approach and policies that some argue have failed to convince voters and resulted in unsteady decision-making [e1cdc00f]. Biden's attempts to appeal to both the left and the center of his party have been met with challenges, as he risks losing support from moderate Democrats while trying to appease the more liberal faction [a1462660].
One area where Biden's centrism has been questioned is his handling of foreign policy. He has struggled to please both doves and hawks in his approach to the Gaza War, and his past criticisms of Reagan's foreign policy have marred his trip to Normandy [e1cdc00f].
Biden's stance on Ukraine has also been criticized, as some argue that he has not taken a strong enough stance against Russian aggression. This has led to concerns about his ability to effectively address international conflicts [e1cdc00f].
Furthermore, Biden's approach to issues like the border and green energy has faced criticism. His meandering stance on the border has been seen as problematic, and his approach to green energy has been criticized for slowing progress [e1cdc00f].
In addition, Biden's approval ratings have been low, indicating dissatisfaction with his policies and leadership [e1cdc00f].
The article argues that Biden's centrism may be a trap, suggesting that Trump's disruptive approach may be more energizing and transformative. It contends that Bidenism is about zero-sum political maneuvering, while Trump's approach is about creative destruction and transformational capitalism [e1cdc00f].
Despite these criticisms, there has been a surprising amount of bipartisanship in Washington over the past four years. Democrats and Republicans have come together to pass emergency responses during the Covid pandemic, and under President Biden, bipartisan majorities have passed laws on infrastructure, semiconductor chips, veterans' health, gun violence, and more [4ac3dd1b].
This trend has continued with the passage of a bipartisan bill to aid Ukraine and force a sale of TikTok. The emergence of a new form of American centrism has been key to this bipartisanship. This new centrism is not always moderate, as it involves bold actions like forcing the sale of a popular social app and confronting China and Russia. The bills to rebuild American infrastructure and strengthen the domestic semiconductor industry are also ambitious economic policies [4ac3dd1b].
According to charts in the article, there have been instances of bipartisan support for major votes during Biden's presidency. The article also highlights the social and economic views of registered voters, providing insight into the current political landscape [4ac3dd1b].