Thanedar highlighted Biden’s accomplishments during his first term, including record infrastructure spending, substantial investments in semiconductors and supply chains through the CHIPS Act, reducing insulin costs, and enacting the first significant gun safety legislation in nearly three decades
Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar has pledged his unwavering support for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign. As a first-term Congressman representing Michigan’s Detroit area, a crucial battleground state, Thanedar’s endorsement is particularly significant. Among the five Indian American Congressmen currently serving in the House of Representatives – Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Shri Thanedar – he is the first to openly endorse Biden following his debate setback in Atlanta last week.
The debate’s outcome led to a decline in Biden’s approval ratings and increasing calls from within his party for him to withdraw from the election race. A victory for Biden in Michigan would be pivotal in his challenging race against Republican contender Donald Trump.
Thanedar acknowledged that more work remains, particularly in areas such as housing, and emphasized the need for increased federal investment
Reflecting on his interactions with Biden, Thanedar stated, “A few months ago, I sat 20 feet away from President Biden and listened to him outline his vision for our country for nearly an hour. I’ve had multiple one-on-one conversations with him where he speaks fondly of Detroit and understands the problems we face. He is the same person we elected in 2020, where he was the most effective leader we’ve had in modern times.”
“There’s still much more to be done, and we need more federal investment, especially in areas like housing. To me, the choice is clear. President Biden will bring more federal dollars to our district, while Trump will just keep giving tax breaks to the rich. I’m fully behind President Biden as he is clearly the best choice for the 13th District,” Thanedar concluded.
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