The Divided President.

"The Last Politician" by Franklin Foer is a book that provides an inside look at President Joe Biden's leadership and accomplishments during his term so far. Despite his age and concerns about the economy, Biden has achieved significant policy victories, including signing the Inflation Reduction Act and the nation's first major climate bill into law. However, he faces challenges as an embattled incumbent, with criticism from progressives over his response to the crisis in Gaza. The book explores Biden's personality and conservative instincts, which have sometimes hindered leftward progress, and highlights the role of his advisors and staff in shaping his administration's progressive agenda. Overall, while Biden's presidency has not fully satisfied progressives, Foer argues that his reliance on technocrats and policy professionals has helped implement his agenda, but he will need to demonstrate energy and political capital to secure re-election. [Extracted from the article]