Why Biden not campaigned for Warnock? Common medicine shortages; U.S. military mandate

Описание: Karine Jean-Pierre won't say why Biden has not campaigned in georgia for Raphael Warnock
On 12/5/2022, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre couldn’t say why Joe Biden didn’t campaign for Democrat Senator Raphael Warnock. Democrat Warnock is in a tight race against Republican Herschel Walker for Georgia’s senate seat. Warnock won the senate run-off in January 2021 and now he’s running to serve a full six-year term. Joe Biden has not been invited to campaign for Warnock and Karine Jean-Pierre couldn’t say why the most popular president in US history stayed out of Georgia. A reporter “[Biden] didn’t end up going to Georgia during the campaign to campaign for Raphael Warnock. He hasn’t been during the runoff election. Why?” a reporter asked Karine Jean-Pierre. On Friday Joe Biden accidentally blurted out why he hasn’t gone to Georgia to campaign for Warnock. “I can’t think of anything [Raphael Warnock] hasn’t voted for with us,” Biden said. “They’re running against him saying he votes 98% of the time with Joe Biden. I wouldn’t tell [Georgia voters] that on the phone,” Biden added.

On 12/5/2022, Fox News reporter Jacqui Heinrich asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, "So the trip is obviously to Phoenix, not to the border, not to Georgia, which is sort of a pressing issue for Democrats, for the President. Have Democrats determined that a visit to Georgia would not help Senator Warnock’s reelection bid?

MS. Jean-Pierre: The President actually — and I actually already answered this. And I’ll just repeat what I just said: ... because they were upset about the Inflation Reduction Act — which is a historic piece of legislation, is going to lower costs for American families — that’s what they were upset about ... And, you know, that red wave never happened.

Karine Jean-Pierre confirms Biden opposes repealing covid vaccine mandate for U.S. military members
Reporter: Can you talk about with Congress considering repealing the COVID vaccine mandate for service members in the NDAA? John Kirby spoke earlier about President’s position, Secretary Austin’s position of wanting, obviously, to keep it. So, what is the White House prepared to do for that aspect of it? And is the President personally engaging with lawmakers on this?

MS. JEAN-PIERRE: So, look, when — when the President met with the Big Four just last week, as you all know — as you know, Leader McCarthy raised eliminating the requirement that service members be vaccinated against COVID-19. So, clearly, they had a conversation, as you asked me about talking to members. The President told him that he would consider it, but also made clear that he wanted to consult with the Pentagon. And since then, as we’ve all heard, the — the Secretary of Defense has recommended retaining the mandat ... so this is nothing new. Again, this is — you know, there’s history here. There’s precedent.

Karine Jean-Pierre brushes off question on common drug shortages facing Americans
Reporter: This has, of course, been a harsh season for respiratory illnesses in children. There continue to be anecdotal reports that some drugs are in short supply in certain places, like children’s Tylenol, ibuprofen, amoxicillin. The supply chain is clearly under duress, and some Americans are struggling to find the drugs they need. What’s the administration doing about it, and how big of an issue do you believe it is?

MS. JEAN-PIERRE: So, first, I would refer you to the FDA who is keeping a close eye on this, and they will share more on any details about supplies as it relates to concerns on drugs, which you’re laying out to me, Ben. But what I’ll say more broadly on this is — for context — is that drug shortages are not uncommon ...

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Why Biden not campaigned for Warnock? Common medicine shortages; U.S. military mandate