Staff Reports
In recent surveys released by various news sources, it’s clear that President Biden isn’t polling as well as he had hoped. The surveys, including those from The New York Times, Siena College, and The Philadelphia Inquirer, showed that former President Trump is ahead in five of six battleground states among registered voters, and the same holds true for likely voters. Although the gap between them has narrowed, this doesn’t bode well for the current administration.
Despite the concerning numbers, President Biden and his team remain undeterred. According to a new Axios report, they believe that the polls don’t accurately reflect the support for the president. This belief has influenced the president’s campaign strategy, with Biden maintaining a steady approach even as some Democrats are calling for a change in direction due to the lag in polling compared to his standing four years ago.
Public and private statements from President Biden also reflect his confidence in gaining ground and being ahead of Donald Trump in their potential rematch. Addressing his bad poll numbers, Biden even criticized polling methodology in a rare interview with CNN. He emphasized that the polls have been consistently inaccurate, questioning the reliability of the data.
The Biden team acknowledges that the upcoming election will be closely contested. They maintain that what really matters is the candidate’s agenda and the effort put into reaching out to voters. They remain convinced that President Biden’s agenda and campaign efforts will ultimately win over the voters needed to secure the election.
As the election approaches, it remains to be seen whether voters will align with the president’s perception of his support or if the polling data will prove to be an accurate reflection of voter sentiment.
