In a series of speeches, President Biden and Donald Trump are each portraying the other as a threat to democracy ahead of the 2024 election. Biden emphasizes the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and accuses Trump of being willing to sacrifice democracy to regain power. Trump counters by accusing Biden of weaponizing government against political opponents, without evidence. Both candidates are using the narrative of defending democracy as a central theme in their campaigns, with Trump's tactics including dismissing the Jan. 6 rioters' arrests as unjust and Biden focusing on the risk of political violence. The clash highlights the high stakes of the upcoming election, where the integrity of the U.S. democratic system is being debated.
A new USA Today/Suffolk University poll indicates President Biden is losing support among key voter demographics, including Black and Hispanic voters, as well as young voters under 35. His support has notably dropped from 92% to 63% among Black voters and from 59% to 34% among Hispanic voters since the 2020 election. The poll also shows former President Trump leading Biden in a potential matchup, with a portion of Biden's lost support shifting to third-party candidates. Enthusiasm among Trump supporters is significantly higher than among Biden supporters. Despite the decline in support, Biden still holds a strong lead within the Democratic Party for the primary election. The findings have raised concerns among Democratic strategists about the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
A USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll reveals President Biden's declining support among key voter demographics, including black, Hispanic, and young voters, as he heads into the 2024 election cycle. Biden trails former President Trump in these groups, with Trump leading among young voters (37%-33%) and Hispanic voters (39%-34%). Despite this, Biden remains the frontrunner in the Democratic primary with 74% support. Trump, facing legal challenges, continues to lead the GOP field and has strong support among his base. Biden's overall approval rating is at 39%, with economic recovery views slightly improving. The poll indicates a potential challenge for Biden in swing states and among voters dissatisfied with both parties, with some considering third-party candidates.
