Breakdown of U.S. presidents from Joe Biden to Ronald Reagan in terms of keeping their campaign promises:
1. Joe Biden (2021–present):
◦ Promise Kept: 27% (27 promises)
◦ Compromise: 5% (5 promises)
◦ Promise Broken: 2% (2 promises)
◦ Stalled: 30% (30 promises)
◦ In the Works: 34% (34 promises)
2. Donald Trump (2017–2021):
◦ Kept: 17% (during his first 100 days)
◦ In the Works: 27%
◦ Too soon to tell: 27% (similar to “In the Works”)
◦ Broken: 29%
3. Barack Obama (2009–2017):
◦ Kept or Compromised: 70% of promises
◦ Partially or fully kept: 68% of promises (before taking over Congress in 201
4. George W. Bush (2001–2009):
◦ Kept: 25% of promises
◦ Broken: 53% of promises
◦ Compromised: 22% of promises
5. Bill Clinton (1993–2001):
◦ Kept: 70% of promises
◦ Broken: Some healthcare reform promises
◦ In the Works: Focused on education and environmental issues
◦ Compromised: Required negotiation with Congress
6. George H. W. Bush (1989–1993):
◦ Kept: 70% of promises
◦ Broken: “Read my lips: no new taxes” pledge broken
◦ In the Works: Worked on environmental policies and education reform
◦ Compromised: Faced negotiation challenges
7. Ronald Reagan (1981–1989):
◦ Kept: 70% of promises
◦ Broken: Some promises, including deficit reduction
◦ Compromised: Faced challenges in fully implementing all promises
