cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/11928500

Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave react to the latest polling on Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

Short Summary

1. Majority of Americans believe both former President Trump and President Biden are too old to serve another term.
2. Polls show Trump and Biden in a close race for a general election matchup, with Trump leading by a single point.
3. Voters perceive Trump’s first term as having gone better than expected, while Biden’s has gone worse than expected, especially among Independents.
4. 42% of voters believe Trump would be the best steward for the US economy, while 31% choose Biden.
5. Trump is leading Nikki Haley in the South Carolina primary by a significant margin.
6. Discussion on media portrayal of Trump, expectations surrounding his presidency, and challenges faced by insurgent candidates in the political landscape.
7. Dissatisfaction with both candidates in the upcoming election, with Trump positioned to win unless there is a fundamental change.
8. Mention of a primary race in Missouri where Progressive Democrat Cori Bush is leading by 22 points against opponent Wesley Bell, with the issue of Israel and Gaza funding playing a key role.
9. Reference to AIPAC pledging a significant amount of money against Pro-Palestine candidates.
10. Shift to Nikki Haley’s situation in South Carolina, where she is unlikely to prevail over Trump in the primary due to the state’s right-leaning shift.