As the race for the White House begins to heat up, a recent ABC News poll has been released, and it’s bad news for both Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Let’s start with Trump. The poll shows that 65 percent of respondents feel that the charges against him are “very or somewhat serious,” and 52 percent believe that he should have been charged. This is definitely not the news that Trump wanted to hear.
On the other hand, Biden is also not faring well in the poll. His favorable rating is sitting at a dismal 33 percent, which is not exactly a ringing endorsement from the American people. It seems that the 2024 election is shaping up to be a battle between two of the least popular politicians in the country.
This could potentially work in Trump’s favor, as he was able to defeat Hillary Clinton in 2016 despite her own unpopularity. However, it’s worth noting that Trump has become a driving force for Democrat turnout in recent election cycles, so it’s unclear whether he can replicate his previous success.
Ooof. The findings of this new ABC News poll.
None of these numbers are good for Trump or Biden. pic.twitter.com/NbQWCfTewi
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) August 4, 2023
Furthermore, the poll raises an interesting question: How would the general electorate react if Trump were actually convicted of any of the charges against him before the voting starts? Given that 52 percent of respondents believe he should have been charged, it’s unlikely that a conviction would play in Trump’s favor. In fact, it could potentially lead to a backlash against him.
Overall, it’s clear that both Trump and Biden have a long road ahead of them if they want to win the 2024 election. They are facing high levels of unpopularity and are dealing with serious legal issues. It’s hard to say how things will unfold, but one thing is for sure – we are in for a wild ride.