In Post-Debate Poll, Voters Think Biden Is Too Old to Be President Yet Alternative Candidates Perform Similarly … – Data For Progress

Voters Perceptions of Biden and Alternative Democratic Candidates

Bidens debate performance has led to significant debate among his supporters over whether he should step down as the Democratic nominee.

When asked if they have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the following people, 44% of voters have a favorable view of Joe Biden, while 44% say they have a favorable view of Donald Trump.

Many potential alternative Democratic candidates are still unknown by a majority of voters, including Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Senator Amy Klobuchar, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.

Among those who a majority of voters have heard of, Vice President Kamala Harris has a -7-point approval rating, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has a +2-point approval rating, Senator Cory Booker has a +6-point approval rating, and California Governor Gavin Newsom has a -9-point approval rating.

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In Post-Debate Poll, Voters Think Biden Is Too Old to Be President Yet Alternative Candidates Perform Similarly ... - Data For Progress