(Summary Added) Poll: Voters Say Trump’s Presidency Better Than Expected, Biden’s Worse; Both Too Damn Old: Rising [9:10 | Feb 13 2024 | The Hill]
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/11928500
Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave react to the latest polling on Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Short Summary
- Majority of Americans believe both former President Trump and President Biden are too old to serve another term.
- Polls show Trump and Biden in a close race for a general election matchup, with Trump leading by a single point.
- Voters perceive Trump’s first term as having gone better than expected, while Biden’s has gone worse than expected, especially among Independents.
- 42% of voters believe Trump would be the best steward for the US economy, while 31% choose Biden.
- Trump is leading Nikki Haley in the South Carolina primary by a significant margin.
- Discussion on media portrayal of Trump, expectations surrounding his presidency, and challenges faced by insurgent candidates in the political landscape.
- Dissatisfaction with both candidates in the upcoming election, with Trump positioned to win unless there is a fundamental change.
- Mention of a primary race in Missouri where Progressive Democrat Cori Bush is leading by 22 points against opponent Wesley Bell, with the issue of Israel and Gaza funding playing a key role.
- Reference to AIPAC pledging a significant amount of money against Pro-Palestine candidates.
- Shift to Nikki Haley’s situation in South Carolina, where she is unlikely to prevail over Trump in the primary due to the state’s right-leaning shift.
