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In a recent Gallup poll, President Joe Biden’s approval rating among Democrats took a nosedive. This decline of 11 points in just one month has set the political world abuzz with speculation about what it means for the Democratic Party in 2024. Typically, presidents enjoy strong support from their own party, especially in their first term, so this drop is quite noteworthy.
🚨 JUST IN: Joe Biden’s approval rating among his own party saw a SIGNIFICANT drop this month, declining 11 POINTS since August.
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The data from the Gallup poll shows that Biden’s approval rating among Democrats went from a robust 90% in August to a less impressive 79% in September. While his overall approval rating has also dipped, it’s the sharp decline among Democrats that has caught everyone’s attention. The reasons for this sudden drop are still up for debate, but analysts suggest that the administration’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal, coupled with rising inflation and the looming war in the Middle East, have raised concerns among Democrats.
The poll also reveals a broader trend of declining approval for Biden, with his overall approval rating falling from 57% in January to 43% in September. This steep decline should raise red flags for those hoping for a repeat of the 2020 election. It’s clear that Biden’s popularity is waning, and the speed and magnitude of this decline should be cause for concern.
While Biden’s approval rating has taken a hit among Democrats, his disapproval rating among Republicans remains consistently high. This highlights the deep divisions that have plagued American politics in recent years. As for the implications of this decline in approval, it could pose challenges for the Democratic Party in upcoming elections. Historically, the party in power tends to lose seats in Congress during midterms, and a weakened approval rating for the president could worsen this trend.
For the Biden administration, this drop in approval should serve as a wake-up call. Despite facing numerous challenges, such as the pandemic, natural disasters, and international crises like the Gaza situation, the expectation from his own party is clear: they want results. The administration will need to redouble its efforts on key policy fronts or potentially face the rise of another candidate.
