WashPost-ABC Poll: Majority of Democrats Want Biden to Quit Race

A recent ABC News/Washington Post poll reveals that a majority of Democrats believe President Joe Biden should not pursue reelection, preferring someone else to lead the party in the upcoming national election. According to the poll, 56% of Democrats think the 81-year-old Biden should end his candidacy, while 42% support his bid for reelection.

Among the broader U.S. population, 67% of adults opine that Biden should step aside, with only 30% favoring his continuation as the presumptive Democratic nominee.

Biden’s candidacy has faced increasing scrutiny within the Democratic Party, particularly following his June 27 debate against former President Donald Trump, which many viewed unfavorably. Despite these calls for change, Biden remains firm in his decision to run, aiming to defeat Trump, who is the likely GOP nominee.

The poll, conducted by ABC News, The Washington Post, and Ipsos, indicates a tie between Biden and Trump at 46% among registered voters. This contrasts with RealClear Polling’s recent average of national surveys, which shows Trump holding a 3.3 percentage point lead over Biden.

Including third-party candidates in the poll results, Trump garners 43% support, Biden 42%, with independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at 9%, Cornel West at 2%, and Jill Stein at 2%.

Regarding Biden’s job performance, 57% of adults disapprove, while 36% approve. Only 14% believe Biden is more mentally sharp compared to the 78-year-old Trump.

Concerns about age are significant, with 85% of respondents considering Biden too old, compared to 60% for Trump. In April, these figures were 81% for Biden and 55% for Trump.

When asked who should replace Biden, 29% of Democrats and Democrat-leaning independents chose Vice President Kamala Harris. Other preferences included California Gov. Gavin Newsom (7%), Michelle Obama (4%), Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (3%), and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (3%).

In a hypothetical matchup, Harris leads Trump 49%-46%, according to the survey.

The ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll was conducted online from July 5-9 in both English and Spanish, surveying 2,431 adults. The partisan breakdown was 32% Democrats, 29% Republicans, and 27% independents, with a margin of sampling error of 2 percentage points.

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