The Memo: Left and right accuse Biden of failing to meet the moment

President Biden’s critics on both the left and the right are accusing him of going too small in response to the massive challenges facing the country. 

They warn that he and his party will pay a price at the midterm elections in November.

On the left, progressives express dismay that Biden has not done more on prized priorities, including voting rights, the battle against climate change and student loan forgiveness.

To the president’s right, conservatives and many independent voters argue that Biden is failing to meet the mark to address two huge issues — inflation and...