Staff Reports
A recent poll reveals that the vast majority of Americans are experiencing what can only be described as a collective case of amnesia regarding anything resembling a success story from the Biden administration. A staggering 54% of respondents were unable to name a single accomplishment—something that no president wants as they tiptoe out the door. But this is precisely the legacy Biden is leaving behind.
Conducted by the Daily Mail, the poll surveyed 1,009 registered voters, and it appears that nearly half of them could not pull even a single arrow out of their quiver when it came to touting successes under Biden’s watch. A clear plurality of 37% “strongly agreed” that they were stumped on the question, while 17% “somewhat agreed.” In stark contrast, only 18% “strongly disagreed” with the notion that Biden had nothing to show for his time in office. A mere 8% said they “somewhat disagreed,” while 15% were still deciding whose side they were on, and 5% were just confused—all this amidst a glaring backdrop of vacuity.
Biden's final humiliation: Most Americans can't name one success and will remember him for doing 'nothing'https://t.co/6zypt7e1et
— Tim Murtaugh (@TimMurtaugh) January 20, 2025
The poll didn’t just capture the disillusionment of conservatives; it also struck a nerve with Democrats. More than a third of those who identified with the party admitted they, too, were hard-pressed to name a Biden achievement. This isn’t just a bad day at the office; it’s the kind of dismal performance that gets a president lumped into the “least successful” category compared to his recent predecessors.
Interestingly, the Daily Mail characterized these findings as something that has the potential to “unite” a politically fractured America. Calling the results “extraordinary” seems generous—one might suspect that any poll showing that more than half of the country thinks a president has failed would be a headline-stealer. Yet, for those who have been paying attention, it’s nigh shocking that any individuals claim to have spotted success in Biden’s record. They should consider writing a memoir about their adventures in optimism.
Biden is closing the chapters of his presidency with a paltry job approval rating of just 39.4% and a disapproval rating climbing to 56.1%. His numbers are so far underwater that it’s reasonable to wonder if he’s been taking swimming lessons from the Titanic. When it comes to handling major political issues—be they the economy, foreign policy, or even inflation—he averages about 20 percentage points in the red. In comparison, the only real light at the end of the tunnel seems to be Trump, who is striding back into the political arena with a net favorability rating of plus 0.3 percentage points, which is nothing short of surprising given his previous unfavorable standings.
For Trump, this presents the perfect opportunity to execute his campaign promises and probably elevate his favorability ratings even further—if only he can manage to sidestep the minefield of detractors who seem to be booking their tickets for the long haul in hating him. The real story now isn’t so much about Biden’s failures but about what comes next; as conservatives trod forth into the next election cycle, the path seems fairly clear. The question isn’t “What did Biden accomplish?” but rather, “What will come of the void he leaves behind?”
