Good morning. It's July 12, 2024, the day after Joe Biden's most recent audition to remain in his current job. He didn't pass; in fact, the latest RealClear Politics polls show him trailing former President in key purple states he won in 2020. This has raised questions about his chances for re-election.
I think if you asked most analysts to publicly assess the presidential race, they would say it is some form of a tossup. The incumbent President Biden is facing tough competition from his predecessor, who is capitalizing on voter dissatisfaction with the current administration.
The biggest post-debate polling bump in the last four presidential cycles helped Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee in 2012, secure a narrow victory over the incumbent President. This historical data suggests that polling trends can have a significant impact on the outcome of the election.
NBC chief political analyst Chuck Todd said Tuesday on his podcast that he sees 'no evidence [President Biden] can serve four more years.' This statement reflects the growing skepticism surrounding Biden's ability to secure a second term in office.
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics. They analyze the latest RealClear Politics polls and provide insights into what the data means for the upcoming election.
Why Trump's Trials Don't Hurt Him in the Polls · Donald Trump is out on bail in four jurisdictions facing dozens of felony charges and it does not seem to be affecting his popularity among his base. This highlights the complex relationship between legal issues and public opinion in the realm of politics.
A recent New York Times/Siena poll finds President Joe Biden's numbers stagnant despite campaign expenditures and a trial for Donald Trump. This indicates that factors beyond traditional campaign strategies are influencing voter perceptions in the current political landscape.
