During a prime-time interview with ABC News, President Joe Biden denied that he was losing to Donald Trump despite his low approval ratings and bleak national polling numbers. Biden confidently stated that “all the pollsters I talk to tell me it’s a toss-up” and insisted that he is not behind in popular polling. This dismissive attitude towards low approval ratings has been a cornerstone of the Biden campaign’s confidence messaging. However, political polling is known to be more of an art than a science, and trust in its reliability has decreased in recent years.
Even David Axelrod, a prominent figure in Democratic politics, has acknowledged that Biden needs to address valid concerns about his ability to win re-election. During the interview, ABC News journalist George Stephanopoulos cited various polling numbers, leading Biden to defend himself by saying that his approval rating is not as low as reported. Despite his claims, recent polls show Biden trailing behind Trump in the 2024 race.
Biden’s approval rating among likely voters is around 36-37%, according to recent polls. In terms of the Biden-Trump matchup, Biden is indeed behind, with some polls showing Trump leading in battleground states. These latest numbers have shifted slightly in Trump’s favor following the first presidential debate. Overall, Biden’s confidence in his chances for re-election may be misplaced as the race tightens and pressure on his campaign increases.
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