White House claims Biden has 'done the work' to fix inflation, despite it sitting at 40-year high (Brandon calls September's 8.2% inflation 'progress')

Fox News ^ | 10/17/22 | Anders Hagstrom

[Libloather]

resident Biden has "done the work" to halt inflation, despite the stat continuing to sit at a 40-year high for months, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre argues.

Jean-Pierre made the comments during a Monday press briefing at the White House, defending the resident's economic record amid scrutiny from Fox News reporter Steve Doocy. The exchange came on the heels of several polls finding that Americans lack confidence in Biden and the Democrats to bring down inflation.

"If resident Biden's top domestic priority is inflation, why doesn't he have more to show for it?" Doocy asked.

"The resident understands … that, um, inflation is an issue, high costs is an issue for the American people, and so he's been very clear about making that his number one economic priority," Jean-Pierre responded. "And he has done the work."

Jean-Pierre went on to cite his signing of the Inflation Reduction Act and blame Republicans for a lack of further action.

"Republicans are actually going to make things worse," Jean-Pierre continued. "Democrats want to do the opposite and make things a little bit easier."

Doocy then pressed her: "But, who exactly thinks the resident is doing a good job on inflation?" he asked, citing a poll that found Americans are the least confident on Biden's ability to tackle the issue.

"We understand that there are challenges … That is why we are taking action to lower costs," Jean-Pierre responded. "Republicans in Congress refuse to be partners with us on this."

[kiryandil]

8.99 for a pound of GOOD bacon is dancing on the border of outrageous...

[Vaduz]

Bookie nods stashes cash

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[sheana]

I went to Walmart the other morning for a few things. Their egg cases were totally empty except for 2 different choices. I could buy a case of 60 eggs or a dozen organic eggs for $5.68.

[kiryandil]

Boiled eggs, then pickled it is!! :)

$5.68!!!