After a long day in Los Angeles, whispers of President Biden's dissatisfaction with his dismal poll numbers have emerged. The conveyors of his concern cite figures beyond his approval rating; various polls have pointed to Biden trailing behind former President Trump. The newly released polls tonight leave no glimmers of hope for President Biden's campaign.
Chief correspondents take us deeper into the statistics, reporting on what seems like an impending upset within the Biden administration. The president's approval numbers, they say, are teetering precariously at the edge — a step too far might spell doom for his aspirations for a second term at the White House. The latest poll reveals that 57% of registered voters stand in disapproval of his administration's performance.
The prognosis, experts say, isn't exactly upbuilding for the Democrats. The approval ratings for Biden's handling of key issues have plummeted. About two-thirds of voters view his strategies towards border security, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the economy with disapproval. Worse still, 70% of voters disapprove of his handling of inflation.
Meanwhile, Trump, comfortably ahead of other contenders for the Republican nomination, casts a large shadow in the run-up to the Iowa caucuses, only four weeks away. Consequently, the voting booth might recreate the ambiance of the 2020 presidential election, putting the ballots to a decision between Biden and Trump.
However, the tension rests not entirely on the economy. With the exception of abortion, Republicans appear to have an edge over Democrats on issues where the latter traditionally leads.
The former president's rhetoric remains in press headlines – most notably his assertion that immigrants are 'poisoning the blood of our country.' This remark has drawn rebuke from opponents and critics alike. Responses vary from straight-forward disgust to diplomatic delicacy categorizing it as a tactical mistake.
As the political stage readies for another act, it remains to be seen who will hold the audience's favor – a flailing Biden or a controversial Trump.
