A recent poll reveals a widening lead for former President Trump over President Biden in their 2024 election rematch, sparking concerns about Biden's age and ability to govern effectively. Following a criticized debate performance and calls from within the Democratic Party, the president is reportedly scheduled to discuss his future with Democratic leaders.
Amidst growing concerns about his age and ability to lead, President Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure to reconsider his bid for a second term in the 2024 presidential election. A recent poll conducted by the New York Times and Siena College indicates that former President Donald Trump has widened his lead over Biden, with 49% of likely voters favoring Trump compared to 43% for Biden. This three-point swing in Trump's favor represents a significant shift from the previous New York Times/Siena College poll just a week ago.
Alongside Trump's surge in support, the poll also highlights a growing perception among voters that the 81-year-old Biden is too old to govern effectively. Nearly three-quarters of those surveyed in the New York Times/Siena College poll expressed this concern, up five points since the debate. Concerns about Biden's age have also spiked among Democrats, with 59% now expressing this view.
Biden Faces Pressure to Reconsider 2024 Run Amid Growing Concerns
Further fueling speculation about Biden's future, a small but increasing number of House Democrats have publicly urged the president to end his re-election bid. Additionally, the president's own debate performance last week, which was widely criticized for its numerous gaffes and stumbling answers, has spurred calls from political pundits, editorial writers, and some party donors for Biden to step aside as the party's 2024 standard-bearer.
In response to the growing concerns, the Biden campaign has repeatedly insisted that the president has no intention of dropping out of the race. However, the campaign's recent struggles have cast doubt on Biden's ability to secure a second term. Internal polling obtained by Fox News shows that Biden has dropped by half a percentage point in key battleground states since the debate.
Biden Faces Pressure to Reconsider 2024 Run Amid Growing Concerns
The poll results have prompted the Biden campaign to send out an all-staff memo aimed at calming concerns about the president's chances of re-election. The memo emphasizes that polls are a snapshot in time and that internal polling shows a still-close race with Trump. The campaign also points to its advantage in ground-game efforts, which they believe will be critical to victory in the low-trust and divided political environment.
Despite the Biden campaign's attempts to downplay the poll results, the pressure on the president to reconsider his run is growing. The polls suggest that Biden is facing an uphill battle in his bid for a second term, and the increasing concerns about his age and ability to govern effectively could further erode his support.
Biden Faces Pressure to Reconsider 2024 Run Amid Growing Concerns
As the president prepares to meet with Democratic governors and congressional leaders in the wake of the debate debacle, the future of his 2024 campaign hangs in the balance. The outcome of these discussions could determine whether Biden continues his bid for re-election or chooses to step aside and allow a new generation of Democratic leaders to take the stage.
