Visit to Republican Stronghold Louisiana to Promote Biden's Policy

President Joe Biden of the United States [Photo by AP Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Louisiana, a Republican stronghold, to promote economic recovery policies such as the stimulus bill and infrastructure investment package.

The White House announced on the 1st (local time) that President Biden will visit Lake Charles and New Orleans, Louisiana, on the 6th.

According to the political news outlet The Hill, this visit aims to promote the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package enacted into law earlier this year and Biden’s proposed $4 trillion investment plan for infrastructure, childcare, and healthcare.

President Biden is focusing on securing budgets for two major spending plans: the 'Jobs Plan' for infrastructure investment and the 'Family Plan' to increase support for childcare and education. These bills, which invest in physical and human infrastructure, are being pursued in two parts.

Earlier, marking his 100th day in office, President Biden began promoting his policies starting with Georgia on the 29th of last month. After Duluth, Georgia, he visited Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Hill reported that unlike the two previous locations, Louisiana is a 'Ruby Red State' where both parties do not compete in next year’s midterm elections. A 'Red State' is a Republican stronghold, a 'Blue State' is a Democratic stronghold, and a Ruby Red State refers to a state dominated by Republicans, like Texas.

Georgia was previously considered a Republican-leaning area but became a new battleground state after the Democrats won both the presidential election last year and the Senate runoff in January this year. Philadelphia is a traditional Democratic stronghold city.

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