Staff ReportsPresident Joe Biden appears to be on a downward trajectory as his approval ratings hit a fresh low, further emphasizing the struggles of a leader whose popularity seems to evaporate faster than his promises. A recent survey reveals that Biden’s approval rating has nosedived to a paltry 36%, the lowest since he took office. It’s almost as if the American people are collectively hitting the “dislike” button on an increasingly unpopular Netflix series starring their own president.
On the flip side, there’s a silver lining for former President Donald Trump, whose favorability seems to be climbing out of the political grave. A poll from Emerson College indicates that Trump’s ratings have surged six points since before Election Day, landing him at a favorable 54%. While it’s hard to know precisely what magic formula Trump has cooked up in his post-presidency, it looks like the American public might have decided they’d rather watch the Trump show re-run than continue tuning into Biden’s painfully scripted drama.
Sweeter than pie…
Nolte: Biden's Approval Hits All-Time Low While Trump's Hits All-Time High https://t.co/Ckm2jLgDhB
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According to pollster Spencer Kimball, Trump garners significant favor in the demographic sweet spot of 40 to 59 years old, with 60% of voters in this age group expressing positive views about him. It appears that as people age, they seem to employ a more discerning taste for leadership — a bit like a fine wine. Meanwhile, Trump is also collecting fans among younger voters, with 55% of those under 30 giving him the thumbs up. This shows that rather than suggesting a decline in appeal, it seems Trump is drawing a more diverse audience than ever.
Trump’s ratings are particularly robust among men, with a striking 61% viewing him favorably. In a possibly confusing twist of political fate, even some demographics traditionally less favorable to him are showing signs of a shift, with 59% of white voters and 53% of Hispanics thinking positively about his leadership. However, even as things seem to reflect a growing admiration, he still faces challenges with a notably lower favorability among African Americans at just 28%. One wonders what he needs to do to further improve upon that statistic.
In the realm of dreams and nightmares for Democrats, many are eyeing Vice President Kamala Harris for a potential 2028 presidential run. However, not everyone shares this optimism. Democratic megadonor John Morgan recently ripped into Harris’s handling of campaign funds, claiming that her spending decisions could haunt her ambitions permanently. According to Morgan, if a candidate can mishandle a campaign budget filled with millions, how can they be trusted with the nation’s finances? Decisions like splurging $15 million on event production, $4 million on private jets, and $1 million to Oprah’s company don’t exactly scream fiscal responsibility. At this rate, it seems Harris might be more interested in a career on reality television than in actually leading the country.
