Atlanta Jewish Times Can Biden’s Administration Bridge the Political Divide? Based on a random sampling of opinion, the 46th president may find it challenging to satisfy a politically divided country. By Dave Schechter January 21, 2021, 1:45 pm Edit 13 shares Dave Schechter is a veteran journalist whose career includes writing and producing reports from Israel and elsewhere in the Middle East. US President Joe Biden speaks during the 59th Presidential inauguration in Washington. Reuters Biden arrives at the White House for the first time as president. Evan Vucci/AP Eli Sperling would like to see Biden implement the ideals he voiced in a 2010 speech at Tel Aviv University.