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Economic concerns hurt Biden’s approval, keep Democrats in peril ahead of midterms: POLL
ABC News / Disney ^ | February 26, 2022 | By Gary Langer

Posted on 02/27/2022 4:53:07 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

Economic discontent is hurting President Joe Biden and his party's midterm election prospects, with six in 10 Americans reporting inflation hardships, three-quarters saying the economy’s in bad shape and a nearly 20-point lead for the Republican Party in trust to handle it.

Biden has other problems, with underwater ratings for his handling of the invasion of Ukraine, a split on the pandemic and weak scores on personal attributes including leadership, handling a crisis and mental sharpness.

But 40-year-high inflation leads his headaches: Americans are twice as likely to say they’re worse off than better off under his presidency, by 35-17%

The result: A career-low 37% of Americans approve of Biden’s job performance overall, with 55% disapproving. That includes just 30% approval among political independents and 10% from Republicans. Even in his own party, nearly a quarter of Democrats either disapprove of Biden (19%) or are withholding judgment (4%).

Forty-three percent say he can be trusted in a crisis; 52% think not. Just 36% call him a strong leader, down 7 points since last measured during the 2020 campaign; 59% don’t see him this way. And 40% think he has the mental sharpness it takes to serve effectively, down 11 points from spring 2020; 54% think not.

(Excerpt) Read more at abcnews.go.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: brandon; california; dementia; failure; jillbiden; kamalaharris; presidentharris

1 posted on 02/27/2022 4:53:07 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

ABC News / Disney is one big Mickey Mouse news organization.


2 posted on 02/27/2022 4:55:49 AM PST by Tupelo (“Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*ck things up” (Barack Obama))
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

How about the MSM report on how Democrats and Biden are hurting the American people economically.


3 posted on 02/27/2022 4:56:03 AM PST by P.O.E.
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

10% from Republicans.

I get it...its a bell curve thing...but who are these brain dead idjits?


4 posted on 02/27/2022 5:02:56 AM PST by Adder (Proud member of the FJBLGB community: /s is implied where applicable.)
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To: P.O.E.
Exactly.

War in Europe with the antagonist the largest Oil producer not in the Middle East...

Why the HELL ain't we drilling!?


5 posted on 02/27/2022 5:03:44 AM PST by Alas Babylon! (Rush, we're missing your take on all of this!)
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‘The brand is so toxic’: Dems fear extinction in rural US
AP ‘News’ ^ | 2/17/22 | Steve Peoples
Posted on 2/17/2022, 5:33:57 AM by Libloather

SMETHPORT, Pa. (AP) - Some Democrats here in rural Pennsylvania are afraid to tell you they’re Democrats.

The party’s brand is so toxic in the small towns 100 miles northeast of Pittsburgh that some liberals have removed bumper stickers and yard signs and refuse to acknowledge their party affiliation publicly. These Democrats are used to being outnumbered by the local Republican majority, but as their numbers continue to dwindle, the few that remain are feeling increasingly isolated and unwelcome in their own communities.

“The hatred for Democrats is just unbelievable,” said Tim Holohan, an accountant based in rural McKean County who recently encouraged his daughter to get rid of a pro-Joe Biden bumper sticker. “I feel like we’re on the run.”

The climate across rural Pennsylvania is symptomatic of a larger political problem threatening the Democratic Party ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. Beyond losing votes in virtually every election since 2008, Democrats have been effectively ostracized from many parts of rural America, leaving party leaders with few options to reverse a cultural trend that is redefining the nation’s political landscape.

The shifting climate helped Republicans limit Democratic gains in 2020 — the GOP actually gained House seats despite former President Donald Trump’s loss — and a year later, surging Republican rural support enabled Republicans to claim the Virginia governorship. A small but vocal group of party officials now fears the same trends will undermine Democratic candidates in Ohio, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, states that will help decide the Senate majority in November, and the White House two years after that.

Meanwhile, the Democratic Party continues to devote the vast majority of its energy, messaging and resources to voters in more populated urban and suburban areas.

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6 posted on 02/27/2022 5:06:24 AM PST by Liz ("Our side has 8 trillion bullets; the other side doesn't know which bathroom to use.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

And ABC/Disney is only concerned with perceptions and polling, not a single word on how Biden and scum are Actually Destroying this Country.


7 posted on 02/27/2022 5:17:59 AM PST by eyeamok (founded in cynicism, wrapped in sarcasm)
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I don’t think the economy is going to turn around by the mid terms either . Gas prices went up 10 cents near my work since Russia invaded Ukraine.


8 posted on 02/27/2022 5:18:53 AM PST by escapefromboston (Free Chauvin)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“Economic discontent is hurting President Joe Biden and his party’s midterm election prospects,”

That’s bulls—t. They’ll cheat as they always do, and know they have a guaranteed “win” in 2022 and 2024.


9 posted on 02/27/2022 5:21:31 AM PST by MayflowerMadam (When government fears the people, there is liberty.)
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To: MayflowerMadam

That’s the spirit!…


10 posted on 02/27/2022 5:26:01 AM PST by EEGator
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Anyone who still votes Democrat either hasn't thought about it deeply enough, or has been infected by the propaganda spoon-fed to the American public by the media.
11 posted on 02/27/2022 5:32:42 AM PST by neverevergiveup
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Adults!
Amongst lv he is probably around 29%


12 posted on 02/27/2022 5:48:14 AM PST by italianquaker
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

A lot of Demonicrat voters, as well as the enemedia, don’t mind committing treason by supporting the Demonicrat kakistocracy and its politicians.


13 posted on 02/27/2022 5:53:13 AM PST by Carl Vehse (A proud member of the LGBFJB community)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Americans are in peril...Democrats can rot.


14 posted on 02/27/2022 6:01:58 AM PST by rrrod (6)
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To: Adder
10% from Republicans....but who are these brain dead idjits?

I do not believe an abc/disney poll. Both organizations are extreme left-wing. This "poll" overstates the support for President Poopy-pants.

15 posted on 02/27/2022 6:40:12 AM PST by T Ruth (Mohammedanism shall be destroyed.)
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To: Liz

Dems fear extinction in rural US

2022 first foot in grave
2024 second foot in grave

America saved


16 posted on 02/27/2022 8:45:11 AM PST by Vaduz ( )
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