Politics
Biden approval rating drops to 33%
By Jake Beardslee · January 15, 2024
In brief…
- Trump leads handily among Republicans on perceived electability, leadership, qualifications. 71% have favorable view of him.
- Biden approval drops to 33%, lowest in 15 years. Just 57% of Dems satisfied with him as nominee.
- 13% say they are better off financially under Biden.
- 2024 primary season begins with Trump favored among GOP voters but Biden struggling on the Democratic side.
As the presidential primary season gets underway with the Iowa caucuses on Monday, former president Donald Trump holds a commanding position among Republicans while President Joe Biden faces dissatisfaction within his own party, according to a new ABC News/Ipsos poll.
The poll finds Trump with substantial advantages among GOP voters when it comes to perceived electability, leadership, and qualifications. 68% say Trump has the best chance of winning the general election, while 65% view him as the strongest leader and 54% say he is most qualified to be president. His overall favorability among Republicans stands at 71%.
In contrast, only 57% of Democrats say they would be satisfied with Biden as their nominee. The president’s approval rating has sunk to just 33% among all adults, the lowest for a president in the past 15 years. He gets poor marks on handling issues like the economy, immigration, and the Israel-Hamas war. Just 13% say they are better off financially since Biden took office.