The Art of Moving the Goalposts: The Republican Response to the Biden/Harris Administration’s Success

This tactic has been on full display throughout the Biden/Harris administration, as Republicans have repeatedly downplayed or outright ignored the significant strides made in the economy, foreign policy, healthcare, and beyond.

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The Art of Moving the Goalposts: The Republican Response to the Biden/Harris Administration’s Success

In the landscape of American politics, few strategies are as old or as consistent as moving the goalposts.

When confronted with the undeniable success of an opponent, rather than acknowledging these accomplishments, the strategy is to shift the conversation, diminish the achievements, or set new, unreachable standards.

This tactic has been on full display throughout the Biden/Harris administration, as Republicans have repeatedly downplayed or outright ignored the significant strides made in the economy, foreign policy, healthcare, and beyond.

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