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Why Republicans and others concerned about the economy have reason to celebrate Biden in the White House

  • Written by William Chittenden, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Presidential Fellow, Texas State University
imagePresident-elect Joe Biden speaks to supporters on Nov. 7 in Wilmington, Del.AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster

On day one, a newly inaugurated President Joe Biden will have to address a devastated economy – much like he and former President Barack Obama did a decade ago.

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