A new CNN poll has revealed that US President Joe Biden faces negative job ratings and concerns about his age as he prepares for the 2024 vote.
The survey specifically reflected negative views of Biden’s performance in office, with his job approval rating standing at 39% and 58% of respondents saying that his policies have worsened economic conditions in the US.
The survey specifically reflected negative views of Biden’s performance in office, with his job approval rating standing at 39% and 58% of respondents saying that his policies have worsened economic conditions in the US.
70% believe that things in America are going badly, while 51% insist that the government should do more to resolve the nation’s problems.
Respondents also remained negative about their personal perception of Biden, with 58% saying they have an unfavorable impression of POTUS. Only 45% argued that Biden cares about people like them, and just 33% described him as someone they are proud to have as the 46th US president.
In contrast to the previous poll, the recent survey shows a reduced percentage of the public (28%) expressing confidence in Biden's abilities and his capacity to effectively serve as POTUS.
The poll showed that POTUS’ vitality was a matter of concern for Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters. When asked to name their biggest worry about a Biden candidacy in ththe 2024 election, 49% directly mentioned his age.
“I think he’s a trustworthy, honest person. But he’s so old and not totally with it. […] I also wish he was more progressive. It’s complicated,” one respondent was quoted as writing in the poll.
The survey follows the publication of several similar polls, which mirrored US voters’ doubts about Biden's physical and mental ability to perform his duties.
According to the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey released in late August, 89% of Republicans insist Biden won’t be effective for four more years due to his age, a view that is shared by 69% of Democrats.
This was preceded by the Redfield & Wilton Strategies poll indicating that a large majority of Democrats had admitted to being worried about the 46th US president’s ability to discharge his duties in office given his age.
In February, US Congressman and former White House physician Ronny Jackson accused the US administration of concealing reports on POTUS’ mental health after a physical examination found him "fit for duty."
"The majority of Americans can see that Biden's mental health is in total decline, yet there is no transparency from the White House on what's going on, if anything, to address this issue and his inability to do his job," Jackson told reporters. He argued that the physical exam report "further confirms that this administration is still adamant about concealing the truth."
Biden turned 80 in November 2022. He became the oldest president to have ever been inaugurated, taking the oath of office at age 78. If he seeks reelection in 2024 and wins the race, he will turn 86 before completing his second term as the US president.