President Biden leads in a hypothetical matchup against former President Trump, with positive views of the economy improving. Trump retains support among certain demographics while Biden gains among others. Survey shows Biden's approval ratings are on the rise, particularly in handling of the economy and inflation.
Key Points
Biden leads Trump by 2 points in the latest survey
Biden's approval ratings are at their highest in the election cycle
Trump retains more of his 2020 voters compared to Biden
Pros
President Biden leads in a hypothetical matchup against former President Trump
Positive views of the economy have improved, benefiting Biden
Biden's approval ratings are on the rise, especially in handling of the economy and inflation
Cons
Trump retains support among specific demographics such as men, rural voters, and White evangelical Christians
Some voters have negative views of key figures like Trump, Vice President Harris, and the Bidens
Economic sentiment is still generally negative despite slight improvements