Biden is eager to run on the economy – ‘Bidenomics’ – but voters have their doubts

Josh Boak, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is eager to take full political ownership of the U.S. economy — a reflection of the White House belief that inflation is fading, job growth is solid and voters need to know about it. But polling has consistently shown the economy to be a weak spot for Biden’s reelection hopes. Just 33% approve of his leadership on the issue, according to a May survey by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs. For much of his presidency, Biden has blamed high gasoline prices, painfully rising food costs and other…