Joe Biden, Too Old To Be an Effective Leader Says Poll

By BERT HOOVER First Posted: Mar 03, 2024 09:27 PM EST

A significant aspect influencing Joe Biden's presidential poll deficits is the criticism emanating from his own Democratic base.

Twice as many Democrats assess Biden's presidency as fair or poor compared to Republicans' views on Donald Trump's presidency.

This internal scrutiny from Democrats is contributing to the challenges facing President Biden as he prepares for his upcoming State of the Union address.

Heightening the challenges for President Joe Biden is the growing concern over his age.

According to a New York Times/Siena College poll, a substantial 47% of respondents strongly agreed that Biden is too old to be effective, with an additional 26% somewhat agreeing.

This concern is a potential threat to Biden's re-election efforts, particularly as both he and Trump show signs of aging, occasionally causing confusion in public appearances, according to the Independent.

A majority of those who supported Biden in 2020 now believe he is too old to be effective, according to the presidential poll. Even among those planning to vote for him again, concerns about his age persist.

However, Biden's doctor, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, affirmed his fitness for duty after a recent physical examination, highlighting the president's health and ability to carry out his responsibilities.

Voters Compare Presidencies Between Biden and Trump

As Super Tuesday approaches, a historic rematch between President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump is shaping up, not only between two candidates but also between two contrasting presidencies.

In the current comparison, former President Donald Trump emerges as the front-runner, holding a four-point lead over President Joe Biden, marking his largest lead to date.

The key factor driving this preference is the recollection of Trump's economic policies, which voters view more favorably than the current state under President Biden.

Voters, in retrospect, recall the economy under Trump with more positive sentiments than they rate the current economic conditions under President Biden.

This sentiment persists despite incremental improvements in today's economic outlook, CBS News reports.

Notably, the positive view of the economy during Trump's tenure in 2019 witnessed a decline in his last year, coinciding with the challenges posed by the pandemic.

Currently, the perception of the economy is incrementally improving, but it is not translating into increased approval for President Joe Biden, especially when compared to Trump's legacy.

Part of the challenge lies in the expectation that Biden's policies may lead to price increases.

Republicans overwhelmingly anticipate lower prices if Trump were to be re-elected, contributing to the sustained support for the former president.

Comparing Administrations on Key Issues

When comparing the Trump and Biden administrations on crucial issues, voters believe Trump mostly succeeded on the economy, with a 20-point margin, while Biden is perceived to have mostly failed by 25 points, Fox News noted.

Similar gaps exist in national security and border security, where Trump's negative ratings were lower than Biden's.

Unifying the country, however, shows a comparable negative spread for both administrations.

As Super Tuesday approaches, the contrasting legacies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, particularly on economic matters and concerns about age, will play pivotal roles in shaping the political landscape.

The historic rematch gains significance as voters navigate through memories of past presidencies and evaluate the current leadership.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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