“I don’t know many deer wearing Kevlar vests,” Biden said, noting that Democrats could try to ban assault weapons.
He also talked about the chances of the Democrats in the upcoming elections.
US President Joe Biden speaks with officials and employees at ViaSat on November 4, 2022 in Carlsbad, California. (Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)
“I think we’re going to win, I really do,” Biden said, describing an optimistic campaign where the crowds were big and enthusiastic.
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The fundraiser was held for two Democrats in tight re-election races, Illinois Reps. Lauren Underwood, IL-14, and Sean Casten, IL-06.
The candidates could win, Biden said, if Democrats could more effectively communicate government victories to citizens.
“We’ve been through so many good things,” Biden said. “They were such good people that they haven’t realized how good they are yet.”
His government’s achievements, including infrastructure and curbing the cost of insulin, which he said were “for the people”.
US President Joe Biden disembarks Air Force One upon arrival at Chicago O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois on November 4, 2022, as he travels during a 4-day campaign swing ahead of the midterm elections. (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
Biden described the infrastructure legislation as a big investment and said it will take years for people to see the completion of his long-term projects.
“You’re talking about hundreds of billions of dollars in infrastructure — well, they’re just getting started,” he said.
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Biden also praised Democrats for the insulin cost cap, which he praised Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, who was also in the room, for helping pass.
“Dick and I have been fighting the drug companies since we got to Congress. Well, we finally beat them. It’s a big deal,” he said.
“Every time I have a problem I call Dick,” Biden joked.
Should Republicans win majorities in the US House and Senate, Biden predicted it would be a “horrific two years.”
US President Joe Biden speaks with officials and employees at ViaSat on November 4, 2022 in Carlsbad, California. (Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)
He also said he would overturn his veto of the Republican-proposed legislation.
“The good news is that I will have veto power,” he said.
In the GOP platform, Biden added: “All it is is against everything we’ve done.”
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The President also said Republicans would make inflation worse, including by blowing up former President Donald Trump’s tax cuts.
“Everything they want to do will make inflation worse. Every single thing,” he said.
In Illinois, Rep. Underwood faces Republican Scott Grinder, while Rep. Kasten is running against Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau.
The Fox Power Rankings have both races leaning Democratic.
Allie Simon of Fox News contributed to this report.
