Joe Biden sparks further concerns
Youtube
President Joe Biden gained widespread attention once more this week for another public blunder, sparking further concerns about his ability to effectively serve in office.
Elect me
Youtube
In the White House Rose Garden alongside Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Biden said voters should “Elect me, I’m in the 20th century.”
Too old
Youtube
The brutal gaffe that went viral on social media from critics who say he’s too old for another four-year term. The president appears to not know what century he’s living in.
Everybody holler
Youtube
“Why doesn’t everybody holler at once?” Biden said as reporters shouted questions at him.
Reporter Peter Alexander
Youtube
NBC News reporter Peter Alexander asked Joe Biden to comment on the most recent abortion decision by the Arizona Supreme Court, where the court upheld a law from 1864 that bans abortion from the moment of conception, with only one exception – if the procedure is necessary to save the life of the mother.
Biden
Youtube
“Elect me,” Biden replied when asked for his reaction.
20th century
Youtube
“I’m in the 20, 20th century,” said the president, appearing confused.
21st century
Youtube
A moment later, Biden caught himself and added, “21st century, not back then. They weren’t even a state.”
Expressing worries
Youtube
Voters are consistently expressing worries about President Joe Biden’s mental sharpness for the presidency, especially considering that he would be 86 years old at the end of a possible second term in 2029. A recent Gallup poll delivers more negative news for Biden’s reelection chances as his campaign and White House team work to improve his declining approval rating.
Less likely
Youtube
“Americans are less likely now than they were in 2020 to believe several positive personal qualities and characteristics apply to President Joe Biden,” the polling firm noted.
Biggest decline
Youtube
“The biggest decline has come in the percentage believing Biden can manage the government effectively, but his scores are down at least six percentage points on each characteristic,” the pollster added.
Biden and Trump
Youtube
Gallup conducted polls on both Biden and Trump regarding the following characteristics: “Can manage the government effectively,” “Is likable,” “Displays good judgment in a crisis,” “Is a strong and decisive leader,” “Cares about the needs of people like you,” and “Is honest and trustworthy.”
Decrease
Fox News
Although Biden experienced a decrease of 13 to 6 points in each category, he still outpaced Trump in three out of the six areas. Biden scored higher in “Is likable” (57% compared to 37% for Trump), “Cares about the needs of people like you” (48% compared to 42% for Trump), and “Is honest and trustworthy” (46% compared to 35% for Trump).
Three categories
Fox News
Biden did trail Trump in three categories: “Can manage the government effectively” (39/49%), “Displays good judgment in a crisis” (40/45%), and “Is a strong and decisive leader” (38/57%).
Favorable ratings
Fox News
“These changes are consistent with the 2020 to 2024 movement in the candidates’ overall favorable ratings. Biden’s most recent favorable rating, 41%, is down eight points from the end of the 2020 campaign, while Trump’s 42% is statistically similar to the 45% 2020 reading,” noted Gallup’s summary of the poll, adding that the survey trends follows the general perceptions of Biden’s time in office.
Ramping up pressure
Fox News
At the same time, Trump is ramping up pressure on Biden by pushing for a debate. Trump mentioned recently that he is ready to engage in a debate “anytime, anywhere” before the November presidential election, citing it as beneficial for the nation.
Empty podium
Fox News
“You can see we have an empty podium right here to my right. You know what that is? That’s for Joe Biden,” Trump said during a campaign rally in Wisconsin, where he had an empty mic stand next to his podium, symbolic of his eagerness to debate the current president.
Crooked Joe
Fox News
“I’m trying to get him to debate,” he added. “I’m calling on ‘Crooked Joe’ to debate anytime, anyplace. We’ll do it any way you want, Joe.”
Anytime
Fox News
The mic stand was adorned with a black placard that read, “Anytime. Anywhere. Anyplace.”
Friendly debate
Fox News
“Let’s go have a good, solid, friendly debate,” Trump said.
