According to Dave Chappelle, a President should be a representative of the people's will and remember to preside over the country like a regular person, not just an intellectual or conservative figure.
The issue of student loan debt affects a large portion of the Democratic infrastructure, including academics and those in the media, but is still seen as a fringe issue within the party.
The author believes that instead of relying on progressive democrats like AOC and Pelosi who cannot deliver the vote, a more hands-on president would have approached swing senators and asked them directly what he can do to get things done in the Senate.
Democrats have recently achieved a historic climate bill and lowered drug prices, fulfilling long-standing promises to their base. Despite past concerns about following through on promises and the country's direction, these accomplishments may boost the party's chances in the November elections.
Political strategists believe that Biden is missing a chance to celebrate the country's progress on vaccines, which could be used to counter Republican attacks that the party is overly restrictive and hypocritical. However, some in the White House are cautious of declaring victory too soon due to the uncertainty of the pandemic.