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'Scary' poll for Biden and Democrats on Halloween
71% of the country thinks we are on the "wrong track" with Biden...
Democrats received "scary news" on Halloween.
71% of the country thinks we are on the "wrong track" with Biden...
Democrats received "scary news" on Halloween.
Chuck Todd, the moderator of Meet the Press, shared the findings of the latest NBC News national polling on Sunday that bode ill for President Joe Biden and his party days ahead of the off-year November election, which includes the Virginia governor's race , and one year out from the midterm elections.
"We have a brand new NBC News poll out this morning that's filled with some scary news for the Democrats. The overarching message: Americans have lost their confidence in President Biden and their optimism for the country. At least, they have right now," Todd said.
"Just 22% of adults say we're headed in the right direction. A shocking 71% say we're on the wrong track, and that includes a near majority of Democrats who are saying that. President Biden's approval rating stands at a dismal 42%, versus 54% who disapprove," he said.
DEMOCRATS DON’T WANT TO ADMIT WHY BIDEN IS FAILING
"Believe it or not, just two months ago, Mr. Biden was in positive territory — 49% approving and 48% disapproving," Todd added.
Todd examined what was pulling down the president's numbers.
"Well, look at his set of numbers: just 37% say he has the ability right now to handle a crisis, versus nearly a majority who say he does not. Thirty-seven percent also say he's competent and effective as president. Fifty percent disagree with that description," he said.
"What's more, Republicans, believe it or not, have double-digit leads in dealing with border security, inflation, crime, national security, the economy, and — shockingly — on getting things done. Democrats hold generally smaller double-digit leads on dealing with climate change, the coronavirus, education, and abortion, and that’s really it right now," Todd said.
Looking ahead, Todd said, "It's not clear yet whether any deal struck by Democrats on the social spending and infrastructure bills will nudge Mr. Biden's numbers back into positive territory, or whether the damage to his reputation is more of a scar than a bruise. But this much is clear: about the only good news for Mr. Biden and the Democrats in this poll is that the midterm elections aren't for another year."
"We have a brand new NBC News poll out this morning that's filled with some scary news for the Democrats. The overarching message: Americans have lost their confidence in President Biden and their optimism for the country. At least, they have right now," Todd said.
"Just 22% of adults say we're headed in the right direction. A shocking 71% say we're on the wrong track, and that includes a near majority of Democrats who are saying that. President Biden's approval rating stands at a dismal 42%, versus 54% who disapprove," he said.
DEMOCRATS DON’T WANT TO ADMIT WHY BIDEN IS FAILING
"Believe it or not, just two months ago, Mr. Biden was in positive territory — 49% approving and 48% disapproving," Todd added.
Todd examined what was pulling down the president's numbers.
"Well, look at his set of numbers: just 37% say he has the ability right now to handle a crisis, versus nearly a majority who say he does not. Thirty-seven percent also say he's competent and effective as president. Fifty percent disagree with that description," he said.
"What's more, Republicans, believe it or not, have double-digit leads in dealing with border security, inflation, crime, national security, the economy, and — shockingly — on getting things done. Democrats hold generally smaller double-digit leads on dealing with climate change, the coronavirus, education, and abortion, and that’s really it right now," Todd said.
Looking ahead, Todd said, "It's not clear yet whether any deal struck by Democrats on the social spending and infrastructure bills will nudge Mr. Biden's numbers back into positive territory, or whether the damage to his reputation is more of a scar than a bruise. But this much is clear: about the only good news for Mr. Biden and the Democrats in this poll is that the midterm elections aren't for another year."
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