‘Rich Men From North of Richmond’ Sparks GOP Debate on Bidenomics and Economy
Oliver Anthony’s chart-topping song “Rich Men From North of Richmond” sparked a discussion about “Bidenomics” among the GOP’s 2024 presidential hopefuls during their first primary debate.
Republican presidential candidates (left-right), former Vice President Mike Pence and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis participate in the first debate of the GOP primary season hosted by FOX News at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., on Aug. 23, 2023. Win McNamee/Getty Images
A comment about Oliver Anthony’s chart-topping song “Rich Men From North of Richmond” from moderator Bret Baier, and another question about why the recording is “striking a nerve in this country,” sparked a discussion about “Bidenomics” among participants of the Republican presidential primary debate.
Fox News host Mr. Baier first directed the question to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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