As calls for President Joe Biden to reconsider his candidacy intensify, concerns about his ability to compete against Donald Trump and the impact on down-ballot Democrats are coming to the forefront.
A memo from a prominent Democratic research firm highlights the challenges faced by Democrats in defending Biden's fitness for office. The memo suggests that voters may view such defenses as dishonest, posing a dilemma for Democratic candidates.
The memo, distributed widely within the Democratic Party, reveals widespread concerns about President Biden's fitness for office. Polling data indicates a significant lack of confidence among voters, including those who supported Biden in the 2020 election, regarding his ability to serve a second term.
The internal polling data also sheds light on the expanding battleground in the presidential race, with states like New Hampshire, Minnesota, New Mexico, Virginia, and Maine emerging as highly competitive in the contest between Biden and Trump, in addition to the traditional battleground states.
Another poll released on Wednesday further underscores the challenges facing President Biden, with only a small percentage of Americans expressing confidence in his mental capacity to be an effective president. Among Democrats, the level of confidence is slightly higher but still falls short of a majority.
The 16-page memo provides valuable insights into the growing panic and alarm within the Democratic Party as they grapple with the implications of President Biden's candidacy. The data suggests that the calls for Biden to step aside are rooted in genuine concerns about his ability to lead effectively in a highly competitive political landscape.
