Biden’s Troubles Worry Democratic Insiders: ‘It’s Grim
Democratic Insiders Are Sounding the Alarm About Biden: ‘This Is Grim’
Has the Democratic Party been saddled with a doomed presidential candidate?
That’s the question party elites are raising about President Joe Biden less than a year before the 2024 election, according to The New York Times.
The Times’ Thomas B. Edsall said Biden is in “a dangerous situation” as voting blocs that Democrats usually have firmly in hand start to slip from their grasp.
A poll conducted by Stan Greenberg and James Carville’s Democracy Corps found that “the base of Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, LGBTQ+ community, Gen Z, millennials, unmarried and college women give [Donald] Trump higher approval ratings than Biden.”
The poll also places Biden in a 5-point hole in the crucial swing states likely to determine the outcome of the 2024 election.
“This is grim,” Greenberg said of the results.
In what Edsall described as another “body blow” for Biden, recent NBC News polling showed that Democrats and Republicans are now almost tied among voters on middle-class issues, with Democrats clinging to a 2-point lead.
Biden’s Democratic detractors are also pointing to his shaky standings in polls forecasting a rematch with Trump.
The president currently trails Trump by 2 points in the Real Clear Politics aggregate of polls.
What’s fascinating about the current Trump vs. Biden polling is that Biden actually isn’t dropping — Trump is picking up undecided votes. Biden has been stagnant in the polls for months, and his polling now is near prior highs. But Trump is regularly breaking his supposed… pic.twitter.com/Wpy3bJ2gVr
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) December 6, 2023
By contrast, Biden handily led Trump in nearly all 2020 polls — projections that Trump ultimately outperformed, despite losing the election.
One November poll showed that a generic Democratic candidate would have better standing in the 2024 election, with voters giving an unnamed Democrat a 6-point edge over Trump.
Biden’s polling woes haven’t escaped the notice of other Democratic elites.
Former Obama administration adviser David Axelrod said a recent survey that showed Trump leading in five battleground states would “send tremors of doubt [through] the party.”
It’s very late to change horses; a lot will happen in the next year that no one can predict & Biden’s team says his resolve to run is firm.
He’s defied CW before but this will send tremors of doubt thru the party–not “bed-wetting,” but legitimate concern. https://t.co/g6zeWF0T87— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) November 5, 2023
Axelrod questioned the 81-year-old Biden’s chances in 2024, pointing out that “the age arrow only points in one direction,” and seemingly urged him to consider dropping out of the race.
“The stakes of miscalculation here are too dramatic to ignore,” Axelrod posted on X.
The president allegedly responded by calling Axelrod a “p***k” in a private conversation.
Biden is all but guaranteed to be the Democratic Party’s nominee, with the Democratic National Committee having sidelined primary challengers by refusing to schedule debates.
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How does Biden’s current standing in swing states impact his chances of securing another term in office in the 2024 election
Viser David Axelrod expressed concern about Biden’s declining poll numbers, stating, “It’s alarming when you look at the numbers and realize that Biden is losing ground to Trump, despite his previous lead in the 2020 election.” Axelrod emphasized the importance of recognizing the warning signs and taking necessary steps to address them before it’s too late.
These concerns are echoed by other Democratic insiders, who fear that Biden’s current situation could have far-reaching consequences for the party in the upcoming 2024 election. The Democratic Party traditionally relies on support from diverse voting blocs, such as Black, Hispanic, Asian, LGBTQ+, and younger voters. However, recent polling conducted by Democracy Corps has revealed that these groups are giving Donald Trump higher approval ratings than Biden. This development is particularly alarming, as it indicates a shift in the Democratic Party’s stronghold on these key demographics.
Furthermore, Biden’s standing in swing states, which will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the 2024 election, is also cause for concern. He currently finds himself in a 5-point hole according to the aforementioned poll by Democracy Corps. This is a significant setback for Biden and his chances of securing another term in office.
In addition to these challenges, recent NBC News polling demonstrates that Democrats and Republicans are nearly tied among voters on middle-class issues, with Democrats clinging to a slim 2-point lead. This further underscores the difficulty Biden and the Democratic Party face in maintaining support and enthusiasm from the middle-class segment of the population.
The situation becomes even more dire when considering Biden’s polling in a possible rematch with Trump. According to the Real Clear Politics aggregate of polls, Biden currently trails Trump by 2 points. This reversal of fortune is notable, considering Biden’s previous lead over Trump in the 2020 polls.
It is crucial for the Democratic Party to address these concerns promptly to prevent further decline in public trust and support. The November poll mentioned earlier even suggests that a generic Democratic candidate would fare better than Biden in the 2024 election, which raises questions about Biden’s ability to secure another term.
The Democratic Party must rally behind its candidate and work diligently to regain ground, particularly among key demographic groups and in swing states. This will require significant efforts in messaging, policy proposals, and building connections with voters who are currently showing higher approval ratings for Trump.
While it is too early to determine the outcome of the 2024 election definitively, the warning signs mentioned above cannot be ignored. Democratic insiders are sounding the alarm, urging the party to take immediate action. The future of the Democratic Party and its chances of success in future elections rely on addressing these concerns and finding strategies to counteract the current downward trend. The fate of Biden and the Democratic Party rests in their ability to adapt and reconnect with their base.
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