Draft:Bidenism

Bidenism is a term used to describe the political philosophy and policy approach of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States and similar administrations. It encompasses Biden's governing style, policy priorities, and political strategy, which have been characterized as a blend of moderate centrism and culturally progressive elements. It is often described as "anti-Trumpism".

Political strategy
Bidenism's political strategy involves positioning himself as a moderate while incorporating more progressive elements into his agenda. This approach aims to appeal to a broad coalition of voters, including both centrist Democrats and those further left on the political spectrum. The strategy also draws on elements of populism, which some analysts argue helps Biden counter potential ideological challenges from his predecessor, Donald Trump.

Bidenism's foreign policy approach emphasizes a focus on domestic concerns while maintaining America's global leadership role. This strategy eventually lead to the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the indirect approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, where Biden has maintained a policy of supporting Ukraine without direct U.S. military involvement.

The administration's China policy is considered a blend of traditional Democratic positions and elements adopted from the previous administration's more "confrontational" stance. This includes maintaining some aspects of Trump's trade policies in response to perceived "unfair" economic practices by China. Biden's strategy also involves appealing to a sense of American optimism and the potential for "gradual, positive change".

History
Bidenism is often viewed as a descendant of Barack Obama's "Hope and Change" messaging from 2008, adapted for the political landscape of 2020 and beyond. Some analysts argue that Bidenism's optimistic view of America's future and potential for improvement connects to a long-standing tradition of American optimism.