Steve Roberts ABC News - February 7, 2022 - KRDO’s Morning News

Joe Biden is trying to re-set his approach, acting more like a president and less like a senator. One result is a determination travel more outside of Washington and meet voters face to face -- a strategy once called 'campaigning given' by Prof. Charles Jones. He also vows to campaign heavily for Democrats this fall. In trips last week he promoted the benefits of his infrastructure bill at a collapsed bridge in Pittsburgh and strongly identified with New York mayor Eric Adams and his attempt to champion both police reform and tougher attitudes toward rising crime rates. Plenty of Democrats were happy to appear with the president but some were not, including top candidates in Pennsylvania for governor and senator. With his approval ratings stuck in the low 40s, Biden can be an asset to some Democrats but a burden to others. Steve assesses this new phase of the Biden presidency, both its successes and drawbacks.