Twilight Of The Democrats
During the end of the 20th Century and the beginning of the 21st, the Democrats were the party of the future. They were the party of Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, who were sworn in as presidents at the ages of 46 and 47, respectively.
Today, that seems like a very long time ago.
Consider the new CNN poll. Three-quarters fear Biden s age could affect his ability to finish another term. Nearly half of registered voters say any Republican presidential nominee would be a better option than Joe Biden in 2024.
If Donald Trump becomes the Republican nominee, 47% of voters would vote for him, and 46% would vote for Biden. While this difference is within the margin of error, CNN noted that they did not have a single poll in 2020 that showed Trump leading against Biden.
Democrats were quick to defend Biden s record. He s not getting credit for what I think is a fairly substantial list of achievements, said David Axelrod, former senior adviser to President Barack Obama.
Yet no matter how much Democrats try to convince the public that Bidenomics are working, 58% of Americans still believe that Biden s policies have worsened economic conditions. Only 30% of Americans say things are going well in the country.
It may be true that, on paper, Biden revived the economy, but the reality most voters experience is different. Prices are up 16.9% since Biden took office, real wages are down 3%, mortgage rates are at their highest in 22 years, and credit card debt has reached a new peak.