Polling on President Biden's Mental Fitness and 2024 Election Prospects
New polling indicates voters have far less confidence in President Biden's mental fitness than they did four years ago. Survey suggests Vice President Kamala Harris performs slightly better than Biden in a matchup with former President Trump. Trump leads Biden by 6 points in a hypothetical matchup, while Harris trails Trump by 2 points. Biden's support among Democratic voters has edged up to 91%. Trump holds a 10-point advantage among independents.
Key Points
- Survey indicates 75% of voters believe Democratic Party would have a better chance of keeping the White House with someone other than Biden
- Vice President Kamala Harris performs slightly better than Biden in a matchup with former President Trump
- Trump leads Biden by 6 points in a hypothetical matchup, while Harris trails by 2 points
- Biden's support among Democratic voters has increased to 91%, but Trump holds a 10-point advantage among independents
Pros
- New polling data provides insights into voter confidence in President Biden's mental fitness and the 2024 election prospects
- Survey suggests alternative candidates may have a better chance of keeping the White House for the Democratic Party
Cons
- President Biden facing challenges and calls for him to step aside due to debate performance
- Trump maintains a lead over Biden in hypothetical matchups