Former Congressman Cedric Richmond, who is currently serving as the national co-chair of the Biden campaign, recently discussed the results of the New Hampshire exit polls. These polls revealed that many voters in New Hampshire remain dissatisfied with the state of the economy. Numerous voters expressed their desire to re-elect Donald Trump because they believed that his administration had positively impacted their financial situations. For instance, one independent voter named Sue was uncertain about her choices in both Joe Biden and Donald Trump. As an independent voter who traditionally leans Democratic, Sue was open to voting for a Republican candidate if their positions aligned with her own. However, she felt that the current choices did not meet her expectations.
To address the concerns of voters like Sue, Richmond believes that it is crucial to remind them of the state of the country three years ago. He highlighted that back then, 50% of schools had shut down and there were 14 million fewer jobs. Richmond also emphasized the daily efforts of the current president to improve the lives of the American people. He praised the administration for reducing inflation, creating 14 million jobs, capping the cost of insulin, and decreasing the price of energy and healthcare.
In addition to highlighting past achievements, Richmond acknowledged that there is still work to be done. He assured voters that the Biden campaign understands the current challenges and will continue the president's philosophy of building the economy from the middle out and the bottom up. Richmond drew a sharp contrast between this approach and the Republican plan, which he claimed is focused on rewarding the wealthy and corporations, rather than building a strong middle class.
Going forward, Richmond expressed the campaign's intention to remind voters of the progress made over the last three years. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of outlining their goals for the next four years. By doing so, the campaign aims to demonstrate their commitment to addressing the concerns of voters and building a more inclusive and prosperous economy.
The conversation with Richmond highlights the ongoing economic concerns among voters in New Hampshire and their desire for tangible improvements in their personal finances. It also underscores the need for the Biden campaign to effectively communicate their plans and proposals to address these concerns and provide a stark contrast to the current administration's approach. Only time will tell how successful these efforts will be in winning over voters like Sue, who value alignment with their own positions and the ability to make informed choices.
