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Bye Bye, Biden

2025/1/17
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乔·拜登
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乔·拜登: 我认为我的总统任期是成功的，并且维护了美国的民主。在过去的四年里，我们的民主制度依然坚挺。我每天都信守我对所有美国人民的承诺。美国正在形成一个由极端财富、权力和影响力组成的寡头政治，这直接威胁着我们的整个民主制度、基本权利和自由，以及每个人获得成功的公平机会。 Alexis Coe: 很难评价拜登的总统任期，因为他的任期夹在特朗普的两个任期之间，并且他的许多政策的影响还需要时间才能显现。拜登的告别演说与其他总统的告别演说相比，既有常规之处，也反映了他仍在谈论赢得选举，这与特朗普仍在谈论“大谎言”类似。拜登成功地重建了民主规范，并且是一位优秀的管理者，他的政府团队表现出色，并达成了一些令人瞩目的协议。拜登通过的立法将产生长期影响，但他本人可能无法见证这些影响的全部展现，因为他未能有效地宣传自己的成就。拜登政府未能充分利用副总统哈里斯的优势，以及未能有效应对通货膨胀，是其主要的失败之处。拜登决定再次竞选总统，导致他的政治遗产受损，并使其与特朗普的遗产紧密相连。拜登的总统任期可能会沦为特朗普遗产的脚注，甚至可能更糟，导致美国例外论的终结。

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This chapter explores the mixed legacy of Joe Biden's presidency, discussing both his notable achievements and significant shortcomings. Presidential historian Alexis Coe provides insightful commentary, weighing in on Biden's successes, communication challenges, and the impact of his decision to run for reelection.
  • Biden's farewell address and its comparison to other presidential farewell addresses
  • Debate within the Democratic Party about Biden's legacy
  • Assessment of Biden's success in restoring democratic norms
  • Analysis of the long-term impact of Biden's legislative achievements (Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, CHIPS Act, Inflation Reduction Act)
  • Discussion of Biden's communication challenges and their impact on his legacy
  • The impact of Biden's decision to run for reelection on his legacy

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Joe Biden’s presidency officially ends at noon on Monday, when Donald Trump is sworn in... again. And along with the end of Biden’s presidency comes reflection on his legacy as leader of the free world. Biden made his case for the history books during a farewell address Wednesday night from the Oval Office. But despite some notable wins, Biden also tallied some painful failures – on inflation, the war in Gaza, and maybe chief of all, his decision to run again in 2024. Alexis Coe, presidential historian and bestselling author, weighs in on Biden’s legacy. 

Later in the show, a Pasadena resident reflects on evacuating from the LA fires.

And in headlines: Trump’s pick to head the Environmental Protection Agency told senators during his confirmation hearing that he believes in climate change, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis chose state Attorney General Ashley Moody to replace Sen. Marco Rubio, and TikTok users brace for the app to potentially shut down this weekend.

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