In a heated presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, tensions ran high as both candidates were grilled about their respective policies and personal characteristics. Following the debate, a new poll conducted by CBS/YouGov shed light on some troubling concerns among registered voters.
The survey revealed that 72% of respondents expressed doubts about President Biden’s ability to serve a second term, with nearly half of those doubts coming from his own party. Similarly, 49% of voters questioned whether Donald Trump has the mental or cognitive ability to serve as president again.
These findings have sparked speculation about whether Biden should consider withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race and allowing another Democratic candidate to step in. Despite calls for him to step aside, Biden has made it clear that he intends to continue running for office, with support from some Democratic leaders such as Nancy Pelosi and John Fetterman.
However, the poll results suggest that Democratic voters are increasingly questioning whether Biden is the right candidate for 2024. Concerns about his age, decision-making abilities, and campaign effectiveness were cited as reasons why some believe he should step aside. The poll, based on a sample of 1,130 registered voters, has a margin of error of +/- 4.2 percentage points, indicating a significant shift in public opinion regarding both Biden and Trump’s suitability for the presidency.
Overall, this latest poll highlights the deep divisions within both major political parties when it comes to issues surrounding mental health and cognitive abilities of presidential candidates. As we approach the upcoming elections in 2024, it will be interesting to see how these concerns play out in the coming months and years ahead.
