This November’s race pits against each other two presidents from the major parties who served consecutively and faced similar partisan advantages in Congress. These historically rare circumstances allow for a one-to-one comparison of their achievements in office.
Our editors spent months digging into the records of both presidents to create our Presidential Accomplishment Index. We also asked 10 journalists to investigate both presidents’ records in a specific realm and report on who got more of their respective agendas done and how.
How do Trump’s and Biden’s records in office stack up? Read the list and the essays and decide for yourself. We think you’ll find some surprises.
Introduction: Who Got More Done?
By Paul Glastris
Legislation
By Bill Scher
Foreign Policy
By Jacob Heilbrunn
Courts
By Caroline Fredrickson
Trade
By Garphil Julien
Regulation
By Rob Wolfe
Work & Family
By Brigid Schulte
Antitrust
By Will Norris
Immigration
By Marc Novicoff
Health Care
By Merrill Goozner
Veterans
By Suzanne Gordon & Steve Early
The Monthly’s Presidential Accomplishment Index
