But the intensifying messaging tactic could serve as an attempt by the Biden administration to reframe the debate about inflation by pinning some of the blame on large corporations. Republicans and even some Democrats have said the White House needs to acknowledge that its own policies could be driving up costs, and price increases have persisted much longer than some policymakers initially predicted. By trying to shift blame toward corporations, the White House is acknowledging that price pressures continue to be a major concern for many Americans less than 12 months before the midterm elections.

Source: Washington Post January 03, 2022 16:49 UTC