A recent poll conducted by The New York Times and Siena College showed that a majority of voters who supported President Biden in 2020 now believe he is too old to effectively lead the country. Concerns about his age have been growing, with 61 percent of respondents stating he is “just too old” to be an effective president.
These worries cut across demographics and have been exacerbated by recent scrutiny of Biden’s age, with special counsel reports describing him as an “elderly man with a poor memory.” Meanwhile, voters seem less concerned about Donald Trump’s age, even though he is also in his 70s.
The poll suggests that Biden’s age-related concerns have increased over time, with 55 percent of his 2020 supporters in battleground states believing he is too old, compared to just 16 percent in 2020. Some voters have even expressed intentions to switch their support from Biden to Trump due to concerns about the president’s mental state.
While Biden and his allies have dismissed worries about his age as unfair, the poll indicates that voters’ reservations about his age are growing, especially as he positions himself for re-election. Despite some Democrats expressing concerns about Harris as a potential successor, the vice president is not viewed any more positively than Biden.
Overall, voters seem to have warmer views about Biden than Trump, but concerns about the president’s age and mental acuity remain a significant factor for many voters. As the country braces for a potential Biden-Trump rematch in the upcoming election, the candidates, both in their 70s, face increasing scrutiny over their ability to effectively lead the nation.
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