After the televised confrontation between presidential contenders Joe Biden and Donald Trump, a survey published on the CBS news network revealed troubling results for incumbent President Biden. Despite his credibility gap with Trump, only 40% of respondents believed Biden was telling the truth in the televised debate, while 32% believed Trump.
Three-quarters of respondents believe that Biden should not have run for president, marking a significant increase from February. Additionally, 72% of respondents think that Biden lacks the cognitive skills required for a second presidential term, compared to 49% who feel the same about Trump. This highlights concerns among voters about his age, decision-making, performance, and campaign efficacy.
Among Democratic respondents, there has been a 10% decrease in support for Biden running for president. Despite this growing lack of confidence in Biden’s candidacy, a majority of Democratic voters still believe he should continue his campaign. On the other hand, 45% believe he should step down following concerns about his performance and intentions for the campaign. Reports suggest that Biden will discuss his options with his family following these concerns.
The survey also highlighted financial perceptions of the two administrations, with more respondents believing that the Trump administration would benefit them financially than those who thought it would harm them (49% vs. 31%). However, it is important to note that financial factors are not necessarily indicative of voter preferences or opinions on candidate quality or character.
Overall, this pivotal moment will likely shape the future of the presidential race as Biden grapples with the fallout from the televised confrontation with Trump and works to address concerns about his candidacy among voters. The survey results reflect a growing lack of confidence in his candidacy and highlight areas where he needs to improve if he wants to win over more supporters and secure re-election in 2022.