Staff Reports
The infrastructure dream of the Biden-Harris administration has come under sharp scrutiny, at least by ex-Obama economist Jason Furman, who has taken a sledgehammer to the facade of success touted from the White House. His analysis, revealed in a recent article from Politico, has much to say about the supposed triumphs of the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—primarily that it has largely been a flop.
According to Furman, despite the influx of cash into the infrastructure pot, the ambitious projects have only sunk deeper into a quagmire of red tape and soaring costs. Somehow, with all that federal funding, the ability to actually get anything built has become more complicated, not less. It appears that the progressive love affair with regulation is doing more harm than good, forcing projects to face a maze of hurdles that seem to multiply with every dollar allocated.
This isn’t just a case of minor setbacks; Furman described the ambitious infrastructure efforts as a “failure.” A large chunk of the funds allocated to these programs has been consumed by rising costs, which means that money that could have been used to fix potholes or build bridges has instead vanished into a bureaucratic abyss. There’s an irony in all this—more money is supposedly intended to improve infrastructure, yet it ends up being a roadblock itself.
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Meanwhile, under Biden’s watch, American families have been grappling with relentless economic woes, such as out-of-control inflation that makes everyday survival an Olympic event. Exit polls reveal that voters have keenly felt these pressures, with inflation being at the top of their list of concerns as the 2024 election approaches. The administration’s claims of a thriving economy have clashed directly with the reality of stagnant wages and growth that, at best, can be described as sluggish.
In a stark contrast, former President Donald Trump has been proactive since re-entering the political arena. He has rolled out executive actions aimed at combating the issues plaguing regular Americans, particularly the infamous “cost-of-living crisis.” His campaign platform includes promises to tackle inflation and provide genuine relief where it is most needed, something that the previous administration seems to have sorely failed to provide. With the elections looming, it seems voters are weighing their options carefully, not just about who can put a shovel in the ground but also who can finally relieve their financial burdens.
