Staff Reports
In the wake of Biden’s disastrous debate performance, the bad news just keeps piling up for his struggling campaign. The latest New York Times/Siena College poll paints a bleak picture for the former Vice President, showing President Donald Trump pulling ahead with a 49 percent to 43 percent lead among likely voters nationally. This three-point swing in Trump’s favor marks his largest lead in a Times/Siena poll since 2015, signaling a significant shift in momentum.
Trump’s lead extends even further among registered voters, with a commanding 49 percent to 41 percent advantage over Biden. It’s becoming increasingly clear that Biden’s lackluster debate showing has had a detrimental impact on his standing with voters, as concerns about his age and ability to govern effectively have skyrocketed among Democrats and independent voters alike.
Trump’s leas grows by 3 points in NYT/Siena poll https://t.co/S8EdazqLvy
— Aaron Blake (@AaronBlake) July 3, 2024
The numbers speak for themselves, with a staggering 74 percent of voters viewing Biden as too old for the job, a sentiment that has only been amplified since the debate. Even among traditionally supportive groups like Black voters, doubts about Biden’s age and acuity are on the rise. This widespread skepticism poses a serious challenge for the Biden campaign as it struggles to regain its footing in the face of mounting criticism.
Despite a few glimmers of hope, such as a slight narrowing of Trump’s lead among independent voters, Biden’s overall decline among Democrats and the surge in concerns about his age paint a grim picture for his prospects. The fact that more Republicans now see Biden as their preferred opponent rather than a formidable rival only adds insult to injury for a campaign already facing an uphill battle.
As the election draws nearer, Biden must find a way to address these growing concerns and regain the confidence of voters if he hopes to mount a successful challenge against Trump in November. The clock is ticking, and the latest poll numbers suggest that time may be running out for the Biden campaign to turn the tide in its favor.
