Joe Biden recently made headlines upon his return to the White House after spending a significant amount of time at Camp David. Engaging with the press at Joint Base Andrews, Biden found himself fielding questions regarding his standing in recent polls, particularly in light of a new national survey conducted by The New York Times and Siena College.
This poll indicates a challenging outlook for Biden, showcasing 45th President Donald Trump leading by five points on a national scale, a notable margin considering Trump’s polling history since his initial 2015 campaign.
The same New York Times-Siena College poll reveals a strong loyalty among Trump’s 2020 voter base, with 97% indicating their readiness to support him in the upcoming 2024 election.
In contrast, Biden’s retention rate among his previous voters appears to be less robust, with 83% of his 2020 supporters willing to back him again and a fraction expressing a shift towards Trump.
RealClearPolitics, aggregating various polls, echoes a similar sentiment, placing Trump ahead of Biden by a two-point margin nationally. This lead extends to critical battleground states, including Arizona, Georgia, and Michigan, further underscoring the competitive landscape Biden faces.
Biden’s interaction with the reporters, notably marked by a moment of frustration, highlighted his awareness of other polls that painted a more favorable picture for him, which he felt were being overlooked.
He emphatically pointed out his lead in “five in a row” polls, expressing discontent with the media’s focus on the less favorable New York Times poll, and Biden’s slurred, screaming response marked the interaction.
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