According to a Democratic strategist, many Democrats aren’t excited about the idea of President Biden running for re-election.
Instead, they are focused on winning seats in the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Neil Oxman, a political tactician from Pennsylvania, mentioned that Democrats are enthusiastic about winning Congress but not about Biden running again as president.
A poll by Emerson College in battleground states showed that Democratic Senate candidates are often polling ahead of Biden by several percentage points.
Critics within the Democratic Party highlight Biden’s age, inconsistent messaging, and struggles to connect with younger voters as reasons for the lack of enthusiasm.
Some Democrats wonder why they are performing well in local elections but facing tight polls in the presidential race.
Rep. Dean Phillips suggested that Biden should embrace his age and focus on issues like economic security to appeal to voters.
Ohio Democratic candidate Michael Kripchak noted that while Republicans may not admire Trump personally, they appreciate his perceived strength and advocacy.
Recent polls from Emerson College and The Hill indicate close races between Biden and potential Republican nominee Donald Trump in key states like Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Despite the polling challenges, Biden’s allies argue there is no need to panic. Sen. Debbie Stabenow emphasized Biden’s understanding of economic issues important to states like Michigan.
A Fox News survey showed Biden leading Trump nationally by a small margin, just ahead of their upcoming debate.