Staff Reports
As the nation gears up for the 2024 November election, the economy and inflation are at the forefront of voters’ minds, and it’s bad news for President Joe Biden. It’s no secret that Biden’s handling of the economy has been, well, a bit of a disaster, with inflation soaring to new heights, leaving hardworking Americans struggling to make ends meet. And if that wasn’t bad enough, recent polls are showing that former President Donald Trump is pulling ahead with a double-digit lead when it comes to who voters trust to tackle these critical issues.
Bidenomics, or shall we say, Bidensinkonomics, seem to be failing miserably in the eyes of the American people, and it’s not the only area where Biden is coming up short. Immigration is also playing a major role in the polls, with voters growing increasingly concerned about the crisis at the southern border. According to recent Harvard CAPS-Harris and Cygnal polls, immigration has surged in priority among voters, with a significant percentage expressing their worries about the uncontrolled influx of illegal immigrants.
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The Cygnal poll delved even deeper into the immigration issue, asking voters to weigh in on their views about Governor Greg Abbott’s efforts to secure the border, including his use of razor wire. Surprisingly, a whopping 59.8 percent of voters voiced their support for Abbott’s actions, despite opposition from the Biden administration and some clueless Texas Democrats. It’s clear that American voters, regardless of political affiliation, are fed up with the border crisis and are rallying behind leaders like Abbott who are taking a strong stance against illegal immigration.
Furthermore, the poll revealed that a solid majority of voters, 56.7 percent to be exact, approve of detaining illegal immigrants who are awaiting deportation. This includes a surprising 37 percent of Democrats who support this policy, proving that even members of Biden’s own party are tired of the chaos at the border.
When it comes to which party voters trust more to address border security, the results speak for themselves. A resounding 47.5 percent of voters place their trust in the Republican Party, while only 32.2 percent trust the Democrats. Even Independents, a crucial voting bloc, favor the GOP by a substantial margin. With 42 percent of Independents siding with the Republican Party on immigration, it’s clear that Biden and the Democrats have a serious trust deficit on this issue.
What’s more, lead pollster Chris Lane emphasized that immigration can no longer be treated as a secondary issue, especially as the majority of voters feel that the country is heading in the wrong direction. President Biden’s approval ratings are plummeting, with 63 percent of voters expressing pessimism about the current state of the nation. Even among Independents, Trump is gaining ground, with 43 percent favoring him over Biden.
Let’s not forget the elephant in the room – or should we say, the donkey? Biden’s dismal 32.2 percent approval rating for his handling of the immigration issue speaks volumes about his inefficacy in addressing the crisis. As if that wasn’t humiliating enough, Biden is reportedly scrambling to issue an executive order on immigration, likely in a desperate attempt to shift blame onto Republicans for his own failures.
It’s abundantly clear that Biden’s feeble attempts to address the border crisis have fallen flat, and the American people aren’t buying into his political posturing. As the 2024 election draws near, Biden and the Democrats have their work cut out for them if they hope to regain the trust of the American electorate. But with Trump gaining momentum and a growing number of voters gravitating towards the Republican Party’s stance on immigration, it’s shaping up to be an uphill battle for the Biden camp.
