(TJV)A new ABC News/Washington Post poll(LINK) has thrown a big splash of cold water on President Biden’s nascent re-election bid — showing him losing in match-ups with either Donald Trump or Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
In two 2024 matchups, here’s how things stack up among Americans who say they would “definitely” or “probably” vote for a given candidate:
- Trump 44% Biden 38%. Undecideds lean Trump 49-42.
- DeSantis 42%, Biden 37%. Undecideds lean DeSantis 48-41
Biden’s approval rating took a 6-point dive from its February level to reach an all-time low of just 36%
Biden’s approval rating among blacks has fallen a staggering 30% from his inauguration — plummeting from 82% to 52%. Biden has even lower approval — 40% — from Hispanic people.
56% of Americans disapprove of what Biden’s done in office, and his perceived handling of the economy is a big reason why. In a 54%-to-36% rout, Trump is perceived as having done a better job with the economy,
68% of Americans think Biden is too old for a second term.
32% think Biden has the mental acuity to be an effective president. Trump’s score on having requisite sharpness has actually risen — to 54% today from 46% in 2020. On physical fitness, only 33% give Biden a thumbs-up. Trump almost doubles him up, with 64% saying he’s sufficiently fit.
Only 36% of Democrats want Biden nominated again, with 58% wanting someone else
