Staff Reports
A recent poll conducted by George Washington University and YouGov has revealed the multitude of obstacles facing President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump as they consider their potential White House bids for 2024. The poll, which surveyed 1,500 adults between Nov. 7-15, painted a concerning picture for the Biden administration, as an overwhelming majority of respondents expressed doubts about Biden’s fitness for office, both mentally and physically.
Only 38% of voters think Biden has 'mental soundness' to be president: Poll https://t.co/wmKZqRVtdP https://t.co/wmKZqRVtdP
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) November 28, 2023
The results showed that only 38% of those surveyed believed that Biden has the mental soundness to effectively serve as president, while a mere 35% said the same about his physical health. In stark contrast, a strong 48% and 54% of respondents expressed confidence in Trump’s mental and physical fitness to perform the duties of president, respectively. Additionally, 51% of respondents believed that Trump provides strong leadership, compared to a mere 40% who felt the same about Biden.
Despite these damning findings for Biden, the poll did highlight his lead over Trump in certain areas, including honesty (46%-36%), morality (49%-35%), and patriotism (56%-54%). However, these small victories were overshadowed by the revelation that more than two-thirds of respondents believed the country is on the wrong track, with over half reporting feeling less financially stable compared to the previous year.
It’s clear that Trump has gained significant ground on Biden in recent polls, with the RealClearPolitics polling average showing the former president leading the current president by 2.6%. Furthermore, Trump has surged ahead of Biden in five of six battleground states, indicating widespread dissatisfaction with the current administration’s performance.
The poll paints a grim picture for Biden’s prospects in 2024, as doubts about his mental and physical fitness, coupled with widespread concerns about the direction of the country, may spell trouble for the Biden administration in the next election. With Trump gaining momentum and a growing number of Americans expressing dissatisfaction with the status quo, it’s evident that Biden will face an uphill battle in securing a second term in the White House.
