Staff Reports
Recent polling data reveals a startling consensus among likely U.S. voters regarding Joe Biden’s fitness for office, with over 60 percent acknowledging that his apparent mental decline might just represent a ticking time bomb for national security. Rasmussen Reports, in collaboration with the Heartland Institute, conducted this eye-opening survey before President Biden decided to hang up his spurs and bow out of the 2024 presidential race. The results are clear – Americans are worried, and they have every reason to be.
A staggering 46 percent of respondents expressed strong concerns that Biden’s cognitive issues could jeopardize the safety of the nation, while only 36 percent dared to disagree. Even among the more ambiguous responses, a mere 22 percent firmly dismissed the notion that the President’s mental faculties could be a looming liability. This is a scenario where the numbers tell a story – and that story is filled with unease about who’s driving the proverbial bus.
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Breaking down the figures by political affiliation underscores the disillusionment. An overwhelming 81 percent of Republican respondents are not shy in expressing their concerns, alongside 39 percent of Democrats and 62 percent of those who identify as unaffiliated. It seems that Biden’s mental acuity—or lack thereof—remains a bipartisan issue, as even some of his party members cannot ignore the glaring changes.
Chris Talgo, the editorial director of The Heartland Institute, couldn’t help but comment on the cultural irony of the situation. With Biden’s mental faculties on such public display—particularly during that entertainingly awkward June debate—many Americans have reached the conclusion that he may not be up to the task of defending the nation from threats on both domestic and international fronts. A staggering six out of ten voters find it hard to believe that this man can competently handle the most essential duty of being a commander-in-chief.
To add fire to the fuel, voters from six key battleground states chimed in, revealing that even more—65 percent—believe Biden’s mental decline poses a significant risk. Of this group, 50 percent expressed strong agreement, emphasizing mounting concerns from regions critical for electoral success. As this cavalcade of opinions dominates the conversation, one thing becomes crystal clear: voters are not just anxious; they’re desperate for assurance that the person holding the highest office can navigate the complexities of security in an increasingly perilous world. While Biden may have chosen to step back from the campaign trail, the lingering question remains: when will he step away from the Oval Office itself?
