President Joe Biden and Democrats are fending off accusations they are "soft on crime" amid congressional Republican-led efforts to overturn a Washington, D.C., crime bill and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's ouster from office, perceived as a rebuke of her handling of public safety.
The resurgence of the issue, a weakness for Democrats in 2020, coincides with Biden's preparations for his 2024 campaign in an election cycle poised to be difficult for his party's Senate candidates.
Chicago voters "soundly" rejected Lightfoot’s "pro-crime agenda," which has contributed to "deep heartbreak" for families across the city, according to the Republican National Committee.
Biden Tries to Rebrand Democrats on Crime, but Urban Liberals Aren’t Buying It
- by: Naomi Lim
- 2023-03-03
- Source:
Washington Examiner
- 03/03/2023