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Biden Keeps Losing Support Ahead Of Midterms, State Of The Union Address

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President Joe Biden's net approval rating has reached new lows, according to the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll, as voters' disappointment with his handling of economic challenges grows.

  • "Economic discontent is slamming Joe Biden and his party’s midterm election prospects, with six in 10 Americans experiencing 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."
  • ABC highlighted that "analyzing data going back to Harry Truman's administration, only two presidents have had approval ratings this low heading into their first State of the Union address, which Biden delivers Tuesday."
  • The erosion in support for President Biden is generating headwinds for the Democratic Party ahead of November midterm elections. "Republican congressional candidates have a 49-42% advantage over Democrats among registered voters, widening to 54-41% among those who say they both are registered and certain to vote in November."

Fig. 1: President Joe Biden's Job Approval Rating (%)

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