According to Axios, President Joe Biden’s infrastructure and clean-energy programs funnel approximately $250 billion into Republican and swing states, a move seen as strategic for his reelection bid.
Biden, trailing in crucial states he needs to win, has regularly announced job-creating projects in these areas, potentially boosting his support.
Key states like North Carolina and Michigan have seen about $10 billion in grants and investments each, while a combined $46 billion has been allocated to Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Biden administration (Credits: The Hill)
The White House is actively promoting the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, highlighting it as a historic investment that will positively impact people’s lives and revitalize American infrastructure. The White House website is advertising job opportunities to support these initiatives.
So far, the administration has announced approximately $478 billion worth of projects from the Inflation Reduction Act and the infrastructure law, accounting for about half of the available funds for direct investments.
Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced the recipients of $20 billion in grants from the $27 billion Green Gas Reduction Fund in Charlotte, North Carolina. This announcement coincided with other members of Biden’s cabinet hitting the road to promote his spending priorities.
Vice President Kamala Harris (Credits: NPR)
However, it’s worth noting that many Republicans view the Green Gas Reduction Fund unfavorably, criticizing it as a “slush fund” for the Environmental Protection Agency.
As Biden continues to roll out infrastructure and clean-energy initiatives, the political implications are important, particularly in battleground states, which are crucial for his reelection prospects. These investments could be pivotal in shaping public opinion and garnering support across party lines.
