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The NBC year-end survey for 2023 has flung open a Pandora's box of troubles for President Biden as he braces for the impending 2024 election. Steve Kornacki, wielding his analytical prowess, laid bare the stark reality on Sunday. Biden's approval ratings have taken a nosedive, plummeting to a meager 40 percent. Kornacki, renowned for his candid analysis, drew unsettling comparisons to past presidents, casting a shadow over Joe's prospects. Labeling it as the "lowest" among recent leaders, Kornacki didn't sugarcoat the harsh truth.
'That's the Lowest': Kornacki Highlights What Stands Out About Biden's Polling Heading Into Election Year
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The screen lit up with disheartening figures: Trump at 44 percent, Obama at 46 percent, Bush 43 at 51 percent, Clinton at 51 percent, and Bush 41 at 52 percent, all marking their re-election years. In this line-up, Biden's 40 percent sits at the bottom. Kornacki bluntly labeled it “the lowest in an NBC poll for an incumbent facing a reelection here.” Ouch indeed!
But the Biden camp's woes deepen. Insights from the November survey expose the fractures within the Democratic coalition. Approval ratings aren't just slipping among independents; they're plunging among young voters, Latinos, and even Black voters. That's a painful blow!
To compound matters, Democratic pollster Jeff Horwitt weighed in, asserting, “On every metric, Joe Biden is in a weaker position today than when he won the 2020 election.” And as the saying goes, troubles never come singly. Biden's challenges span a laundry list of issues, from surging inflation to concerns about his age and fitness, not to mention the complexities of handling the Israel-Hamas conflict, leaving some younger voters dissatisfied with his approach to the quagmire.
So, there you have it, a sobering tale revealed by the NBC survey. Biden's performance isn't exactly setting the world on fire, and as the 2024 election looms, the road ahead seems fraught with obstacles. Best of luck, Joe! The climb to turn those numbers around looks steep.
