Post Game with Peter Alexander: Can Biden's 'Authentic Joe' alter ego rally voters?
Sep 24, 2023
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NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander and Meet the Press Moderator Kristen Welker analyze a new NBC News national poll showing Biden tied with Trump in 2024. They discuss Biden's image and strategies, challenges for his campaign, the indictment of Senator Bob Menendez, potential government shutdown, and political implications of the shutdown.
President Biden's age is a concern for three out of four Americans, but Democrats are trying to leverage his experience and authenticity as an advantage in leadership.
Democrats remain confident about the upcoming elections, citing key issues such as democracy, abortion rights, and an improving economy, but they are concerned about defending their party's ethical reputation.
Deep dives
Biden's Age and Authenticity
The poll shows that three out of four Americans see President Biden's age as a concern. Although Democrats acknowledge this issue, they are also trying to use Biden's experience and authenticity as a leadership advantage. However, there are challenges in communicating Biden's authenticity, especially when he relies on scripted speeches and appears less genuine during formal events. Energizing his base and regaining support from key voter groups like African Americans, young voters, and Latino voters is a priority for Biden's campaign.
Democrats' Confidence and Concern
Despite national poll numbers showing a divided country, Democrats remain confident about the upcoming elections. They believe that despite the challenges, they have a strong chance to succeed, drawing on their successes in the 2020 midterms. Democrats point to key issues such as democracy and abortion rights, as well as an improving economy, to maintain confidence. However, there are concerns about defending their party's ethical reputation in light of the indictment of Senator Bob Menendez and the potential government shutdown.
The Potential Government Shutdown
The potential government shutdown is seen as a Republican issue according to the White House and President Biden, who has urged Republicans to do their job. Democrats are branding it as a 'Republican shutdown' and believe that historically, Republicans have been blamed in such situations. The issue of immigration, which Republicans commonly leverage in primary season, has become complicated as the proposed short-term spending bill would have slashed spending for agencies like the Department of Homeland Security, potentially reducing border security. The impact of a government shutdown on American citizens, including delayed payments for service members, is also a concern.
NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander joins Meet the Press Moderator Kristen Welker to analyze a brand new NBC News national poll, which shows President Biden in a dead heat with former President Trump in a potential 2024 matchup and the highest disapproval rating of his presidency.
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