Given the current state of partisan polarization, it’s unlikely Biden can get majority job approval next year even with the most fortunate set of circumstances. But the good news for him is that he probably doesn’t have to. Job-approval ratings are crucial indicators in a normal presidential reelection cycle that is basically a referendum on the incumbent’s record. Assuming Trump is the Republican nominee, 2024 will not be a normal reelection cycle for three reasons.

  • Ð Greıt Þu̇mpkin
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    11 year ago

    Studies have shown that the benefit Means Testing earns by excluding would be users of that program is vastly outweighed by the expense required to actually means test every applicant for that program.

    • @SCB
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      11 year ago

      Weren’t these studies specifically about drug testing welfare?

      Like, I’m all for means testing Social Security, because it becomes immediately solvent if you do, and it’s very easy to do.

      • Ð Greıt Þu̇mpkin
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        11 year ago

        No it was about any means testing, the cost outweighs the benefits, what makes Social Security solvent is removing the income cap on your contribution

        • @SCB
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          11 year ago

          Porque no los dos?

          Do you have a link to the study? Very interested in challenging my priors on this one as I currently very strongly favor means testing as a concept.