Biden’s job approval ratings take a tumble again, imperiling reelection plans

President Joe Biden’s approval ratings have declined again, posing a challenge for his plans to run for reelection in 2024.

The latest poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center revealed that Biden’s approval rating has fallen from 45% to 38%. This represents a return to his record lows set during times of high inflation and soaring gas prices last summer.

The drop in ratings has prompted critics to question his fitness for another presidential run, given the numerous crises the country is currently facing, including the banking crisis, border crisis, inflation crisis, Ukraine crisis, debt crisis, and fentanyl crisis.

Democratic strategist Brad Bannon acknowledged the low numbers could be a cause for concern, as most voters think that the country is going downhill. The poll also showed that only 21% of respondents think that the country is headed in the right direction. Despite this, Bannon argues that Biden still has time to recover before the November 2024 elections.

However, criticisms of Biden’s handling of the economy may pose a particular challenge for his reelection campaign. The poll revealed that only 31% think that Biden is doing a good job with the economy, which contrasts sharply with his overall approval rating.

To combat this, Biden has launched a blue-collar focused manufacturing tour to highlight job growth during his administration and shore up his standing with working-class voters. Even so, recent polling suggests that he has an uphill battle ahead.

Biden’s approval ratings have consistently been underwater for 18 months, comparable to his predecessor, Donald Trump. Trump also had low approval ratings throughout his presidency, hovering in the high 30s and low 40s.

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