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.

  • @PhlubbaDubba
    link
    06 months 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@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      16 months 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.

      • @PhlubbaDubba
        link
        16 months 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@lemmy.world
          link
          fedilink
          16 months 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.