Staff Reports
Democrats are in disarray following Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance, with internal strife growing over whether he should step aside. This division within the Democratic ranks couldn’t come at a better time for former President Donald Trump, who is surging in national polls, leading in 11 out of 12 surveys. Post-debate polls show Trump’s numbers rising significantly, with him now leading by six points in key swing states like Florida and Pennsylvania.
🚨 @CookPolitical Ratings Changes
• Arizona: Toss Up ➡️ Lean R
• Georgia: Toss Up ➡️ Lean R
• Minnesota: Likely D ➡️ Lean D
• NE-02: Likely D ➡️ Lean D
• New Hampshire: Likely D ➡️ Lean D
• Nevada: Toss Up ➡️ Lean Rhttps://t.co/CFBFGbnsek pic.twitter.com/AWaBeAG86g
— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) July 9, 2024
Adding to Biden’s woes are recent moves by the Cook Political Report, which have shifted several states towards Trump in the Electoral College map. States like Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada are now leaning Republican, putting Biden’s path to victory in jeopardy. Even traditionally Democrat strongholds like Minnesota and New Hampshire are now considered only “Lean D,” a clear sign of the trouble Biden is facing.
Cook Political’s Dave Wasserman underscored the gravity of these shifts, noting that Trump now holds a clear advantage and a more feasible path to reaching the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency. With Trump at 268 votes and Biden trailing at 226, the pressure is on for Biden to secure the remaining toss-up states, where Trump is currently leading.
In Pennsylvania, a critical state for both candidates, private polling data reveals Trump has extended his lead over Biden following the debate. With a 10-point lead in Pennsylvania alone, Trump’s position is strengthening, while Biden struggles to regain lost ground. The Cook Political Report is monitoring the situation closely but the overall trend is clear: the political landscape is shifting in favor of Republicans, leaving Democrats scrambling to regain lost ground.
The notion that the presidential is a Toss Up was a stretch even before the debate. Today, Trump has a clear advantage over Biden and a much more plausible path to 270 Electoral votes.
— Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) July 9, 2024
As the momentum swings in Trump’s favor and battleground states tilt towards Republicans, the Democrats are left floundering in chaos and disarray. The prospect of a second Trump term looms larger with each passing day, painting a bleak picture for Biden and his supporters as they try to navigate this turbulent political landscape.
