Staff Reports
President Biden’s 2024 reelection campaign is off to a rocky start, with reports surfacing about concerns within his team and sagging poll numbers. The Democratic strategists are painting a rosy picture, saying it’s all just a part of the long game and that the real action is yet to come. But let’s face it, it’s tough to put lipstick on this pig of a situation.
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— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) March 19, 2024
First off, the White House is denying reports that Biden flew off the handle when he learned that his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict was tanking his poll numbers in crucial battleground states. I mean, shouting and swearing? That doesn’t exactly scream “presidential,” does it? But hey, they’re sticking to their story, even if it’s as flimsy as a house of cards in a windstorm.
And speaking of those polls, Biden is behind Trump in several key states that he needs to win if he wants to secure a second term. Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are all showing Trump with the edge, and Biden’s overall approval rating is lower than Trump’s was at this point in his presidency. Even former Presidents George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter had higher approval ratings before they got the boot, according to FiveThirtyEight. Ouch, that’s gotta sting.
But never fear, the Biden camp is projecting confidence, with campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez talking up their chances in Arizona and Nevada. She’s touting their focus on job creation and support from organized labor, while taking potshots at the disorganized Republicans and their obsession with election denialism and, as she puts it, “toxic abortion bans.” Classic deflecting, if you ask me.
And let’s not forget the reports of Biden’s lackluster events in Michigan and Wisconsin, where apparently even the reporters couldn’t hear him speak. But don’t worry, his team spins it as a deliberate move to connect with supporters on a “very personal” level. Yeah, okay. I’m sure those 75 people who got to see him up close and personal were over the moon, but the rest of us are left scratching our heads.
In the end, it seems like the Democrats are in damage control mode, while the Trump camp is reveling in Biden’s misfortunes. Trump’s camp is pointing to his popularity among key demographics and taking shots at Biden’s record on inflation, open borders, and crime. It’s like high school all over again, with both sides trying to one-up each other. And with eight months to go until the election, it’s anyone’s guess how this marathon will play out. Grab your popcorn, folks – it’s gonna be a bumpy ride.
