The NPR Politics Podcast Just 5 Percent Of Young Voters Strongly Approve Of Biden's Performance
Jul 20, 2022
Young voters are showing stunning disapproval of the President, matching support levels of unlikely groups. Unmet promises and a stalled Senate raise questions about Biden's ability to push transformative change. Political gridlock leaves crucial climate initiatives hanging as frustration mounts among both youth and activists. The implications for the midterms loom large, emphasizing the precarious position of the Democrats amid waning enthusiasm from younger constituents.
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Biden's Low Approval Ratings
- President Biden's approval rating is at a record low of 36%, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll.
- His support among young voters and Democrats is particularly weak, causing concern for the upcoming midterm elections.
Reasons for Democratic Discontent
- Democrats' dissatisfaction with President Biden stems from unfulfilled campaign promises, particularly on key progressive issues.
- His struggles with Senator Joe Manchin and the narrow Senate majority have hindered progress on voting rights, abortion rights, student loans, and climate change.
Low Approval Among Young Voters
- Biden's support among young voters is alarmingly low, with only 5% strongly approving of his performance.
- This mirrors his approval among reliably Republican groups like white evangelical Christians and whites without college degrees.