President Joe Biden in Milwaukee on Tuesday credited his economic policies for bringing manufacturing jobs back to Wisconsin and improving infrastructure.
Biden at the electric vehicle charger manufacturer Ingeteam argued “Bidenomics” are to credit for reducing inflation, increasing wages and bringing manufacturing jobs back to America. He also touted the nation’s and Wisconsin’s record low unemployment rates.
And as Biden regularly does during appearances in Wisconsin, the president took a series of shots at U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson for his economic positions, saying the Oshkosh Republican is a fan of outsourcing.
“He doesn’t think American workers should manufacture products that require a lot of labor,” Biden said.
The stop was Biden’s sixth in Wisconsin since becoming president. He often has thrown barbs at Johnson. Politico earlier this year dubbed Johnson the “senator Biden loves to hate.” Johnson, meanwhile, has been a frequent critic of Biden on various fronts and has focused on the legal troubles of his son.
The senator’s office said he wasn’t immediately available for comment.
In contrast, Biden touted U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin as “the best.” The Madison Dem is up for reelection next year.
“If I had another 10 of you, we could rule the world,” Biden said. “I really thank you for all you do, I appreciate you very much. And, you know, no one does more to create good jobs in this state and make sure tomorrow’s products are made in America.”
Before he spoke to the crowd, Biden toured Ingeteam Inc. with Baldwin, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, Gov. Tony Evers, company officials and workers from IBEW Local 2150.
Biden bragged about his policies to boost infrastructure spending after Evers earlier at the event touted how his administration has focused on rebuilding roads and bridges, much of which is done with federal dollars.
“You know, the last guy talked about infrastructure month,” said Biden, who mispronounced the guv’s last name. “We’ve got infrastructure decade, baby.”
Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Brian Schimming at a press event ahead of Biden’s visit argued the president’s economic policies have failed.
“I’d say Republicans are lucky,” Schimming said. “There’s a sign of hope for Wisconsin taxpayers in ‘24. Wisconsin households know they cannot afford four more years of this President: that’s the message that we’re hearing clear across the state.”
Watch Biden’s remarks here.
Note: This item was updated at 3:50 p.m. with additional information.
