A recent survey has delivered a potential blow to the Democrats in anticipation of the 2024 presidential election. Various surveys conducted over the past few months have consistently shown that former President Donald Trump has been gaining ground over President Joe Biden.
According to a poll conducted by Emerson College, Trump not only surpasses Vice President Kamala Harris and California Governor Gavin Newsom but also outperforms Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The poll reveals that 45 percent of the 1,225 registered voter respondents support Trump in a hypothetical race against Biden, who garners 44 percent support.
Furthermore, an additional eleven percent of the participants remain undecided. It is worth noting that Trump’s lead falls within the ± 2.7 percent credibility interval, indicating a margin of error.
“Trump’s slim edge grows by one point when the field widens to include third-party candidates. He leads the pack with 40 percent, followed by Biden at 38 percent and independent candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr. at seven percent. From there, Green Party candidate Jill Stein and independent candidate Cornel West tie at one percent, with another thirteen percent undecided,” the site noted further, referencing the results.
NATIONAL POLL
2024 Hypothetical Presidential Matchups
Trump 45%
Biden 44%
11% undecidedTrump 46%
Harris 43%
11% undecidedTrump 46%
Newsom 36%
18% undecidedTrump 45%
Whitmer 33%
22% undecidedhttps://t.co/C3L12vMLMT pic.twitter.com/TYJNABER7B— Emerson College Polling (@EmersonPolling) February 16, 2024
Furthermore, a majority of voters, specifically 45 percent, have expressed their anticipation that Trump will emerge victorious in the upcoming presidential election. In contrast, 42 percent of voters believe that Biden will secure the presidency. Interestingly, 14 percent of voters have indicated that another candidate will ultimately succeed in November.
Emerson, a reputable organization, conducted extensive polls to gauge the potential outcomes of matchups between Trump and other prominent Democrats across the nation. These polls were conducted amidst a backdrop of national attention focused on Biden’s mental acuity and age.
The scrutiny surrounding Biden’s mental fitness and age has intensified, particularly after Special Counsel Robert Hur’s damning report on Biden’s classified document case. This scrutiny was further fueled by the president’s disastrous press conference addressing the matter. The polls conducted by Emerson have revealed that all other Democrats fall behind Trump in terms of popularity and support. Additionally, their performances were found to be even worse than Biden’s.