Immigration issue factoring into Biden’s low approval rating: Poll
- Biden's rating is worst of any modern-day president seeking reelection
- The main issue drawing the low ratings is immigration
- The poll was conducted before the special counsel report
President Joe Biden speaks in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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(NewsNation) — Much has been made of President Joe Biden‘s historically low fourth-year approval numbers.
While the recent focus has been on his age and mental fitness, Gallup breaks down why people feel like Biden is failing, leading with immigration (19%) the economy (9%), and inflation (5%).
Meanwhile, those who approve largely offer general, positive statements about his performance, such as, “He’s doing a good job.”
The poll was conducted before the special counsel released its report last week concluding its investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents found at his home in 2022.
His competence, mental fitness and age were far less top of the mind of potential voters, mentioned by 13% of those polled.
Four percent cite his handling of foreign affairs as the main reason they disapprove of the job he’s doing, while 3% cite his handling of the situation between the Israelis and Palestinians during the Israel-Gaza war.