Upon Biden’s victory there has been a huge, collective sigh of relief. And not just in the U.S., but all over the world.
Because what’s not to like? We will finally have a central, science-based effort to get the COVID-19 pandemic under control. The financial markets are responding positively because the market likes stability over uncertainty. Assuming Mitch McConnell puts the country over politics we’ll have a much-needed and adequate stimulus package. Our allies are calling President-elect Biden and expressing their hopes that the U.S. can once again be an ally they can depend upon. The racial bigotry that has been a cornerstone of Trump’s political strategy will once again be relegated to the fringes. Active military and veterans will have a president who respects their service and doesn’t consider them losers and suckers.
Biden will appoint qualified professionals to head government agencies instead of big donors and yes-men. Affordable health care will become available to more Americans, not fewer. We will be rejoining the international effort to combat climate change. The list goes on and the reality is that there is now reason to be optimistic about our ability to deal with the critical issues of our time.
