House Democrats Unfazed by Biden’s Approval Dip, Plan Direct Appeal to Public

Published on February 7, 2024

LEESBURG, Va.—House Democrats are not concerned about President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings heading into the November election, praising the economy and pledging to make their case to the public directly. They convened this week in Leesburg, Virginia, for their annual retreat to discuss policy measures and strategies to regain control of the House in November 2024. “We are going to make our case to the American public,” Rep. Pete Aguilar (D.-Calif.), chair of the House Democrats, told reporters on Feb. 7 during a press conference at the retreat. He said Democrats will highlight the accomplishments of the Biden administration, including the investments made and new jobs created....

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