President Biden and his closest advisers are dismissive of his poor poll numbers, believing he is gaining ground against Donald Trump. Despite unfavorable polling in key battleground states, Biden remains confident in his chances for the upcoming election.
Key Points
Biden confident in his chances for the upcoming election
Dismissiveness of poor polling seen as sincere, not public spin
Biden well briefed on public polls and often analyzes the cross tabs
Pros
Biden and his team believe he is gaining ground against Donald Trump
Confidence in their campaign strategy and winning agenda
Cons
Unfavorable polling in key battleground states
Concerns from some Democrats about being in denial about the polling