Joe Biden’s disapproval rating hits new high of 56% as another poll results in trouble for Democrats with 2022 mid-terms fast approaching.
QUICK FACTS:
- The CNBC Change Research survey tracked Biden’s disapproval figure at 49% in April before rising to 54% in September and now 56%, heading into 2022.
- The poll indicated that 60% of respondents disapproved of Biden’s handling of the economy and 55% disapproved of his pandemic response.
- In terms of the economy, 72% said they disapprove of Biden’s management of the price of everyday household goods, and 66% said they did not approve of the president’s efforts to help their wallets.
- 46% of respondents said the stock market is doing “not so good” or “poor” despite one of the market’s best years in decades, according to CNBC, as the S&P 500 completed the year up 26.89%.
- Regarding vaccine mandates, the survey also indicated that 50% said Biden had gone too far.
- Only 26% said the administration had the right approach, while just 24% said it had not gone far enough.
USA TODAY/SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY POLL:
- From December 27-30, a USA Today/Suffolk University poll showed only 40% of registered voters approve of Biden’s job as president, 54% disapproving.
- The approval rating is a slight 2% increase from the same poll taken in November.
BACKGROUND:
- Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to dominate every Republican Primary poll.
- A Reuters/Ipsos survey asked voters thinking about the presidential election in 2024, “Who would you support as the Republican nominee for president?” 54% of Republicans said they would support Trump, Florida Gov. Ron Desantis receiving 11% support.
