Staff Reports
President Joe Biden’s net approval rating has reached a new low, according to recent polling data. The average approval rating for his administration dipped to 37.4%, while his disapproval rating rose to 56.8%. This means that his net negative approval rating stands at 19.4 percentage points.
Critics of Biden have been quick to seize on this decline in popularity. Some have even suggested that he should not seek a second term in office, arguing that the Democratic Party would have been better served by allowing a primary process to unfold.
But Biden just hit a new all-time low in approval (37.4%) at 538 yesterday. Dropping out would be a big risk. But there's some threshold below which continuing to run is a bigger risk. Are we there yet? I don't know. But it's more than fair to ask. pic.twitter.com/1nmoKQkW85
— Nate Silver (@NateSilver538) June 10, 2024
Despite the negative polling numbers, President Biden has projected confidence on the campaign trail, emphasizing the progress that has been made under his administration. He has also highlighted the grassroots support his campaign has received, citing the contributions of over 2 million individuals, the majority of whom contributed less than $200.
While Biden’s approval ratings have faltered, FiveThirtyEight’s election prognosticator tool still gives him a slight edge over former President Donald Trump in potential election scenarios. However, it’s been noted that this edge has slightly decreased in recent projections.
The polling data may be a cause for concern for the Biden administration, as they aim to maintain their momentum leading up to the 2024 election.
