President Joe Biden is facing a significant decline in his approval ratings, hitting a new low of 38%, according to the latest Gallup poll released on February 23, 2024. The survey, conducted from February 1-20, 2024, provides insights into public sentiment regarding Biden’s performance in various areas.
Key Findings:
1. Overall Approval: The Gallup poll indicates that only 38% of respondents approve of President Biden’s performance in the White House, while 59% disapprove.
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2. Handling of Key Issues:
– War in Ukraine: Biden’s handling of the war in Ukraine received approval from 40% of respondents.
– War in Gaza: Only 30% approved of Biden’s response to the conflict in Gaza.
– Foreign Affairs: Approval for Biden’s approach to other foreign affairs stands at 33%.
3. Economic Performance: On the economic front, 36% of respondents approve of Biden’s efforts to revitalize the economy after the pandemic. Notably, this marks a 4-point increase since November.
4. Immigration Concerns: Immigration remains a significant concern, with a mere 28% of respondents expressing approval for Biden’s handling of the migrant surge at the U.S. border.
5. Partisan Divide: The survey suggests a significant partisan divide, with Democrats generally supporting Biden on economic matters and foreign affairs. However, opinions among Democratic respondents are less favorable concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict and immigration.
6. Independent Perspectives: While Biden’s handling of the economy helped him gain some ground among independent respondents, their opinions on other issues, such as immigration and foreign conflicts, remained lower.
7. Republican Disapproval: Very few Republicans expressed approval for Biden’s performance on any measured issues. Only 3% of Republicans approved of his immigration efforts, and 4% approved of his economic policies.
8. Historical Context: Gallup notes that Biden’s approval rating has not surpassed 44% since August 2021. His average approval rating during his third year in office is reported as 39.8%, marking the second-worst rating among post-World War II presidents.
9. Election Outlook: Looking ahead to the November elections, Gallup suggests that Biden needs to improve his approval ratings among independents and Democrats significantly to secure a second term. An incumbent’s chances of reelection typically increase with at least a 50% approval rating.
The Gallup poll surveyed 1,016 U.S. adults, with a margin of error of 4 percentage points. Despite the challenging numbers, it is essential to note that public opinion can shift, and future events may impact Biden’s approval ratings in the coming months.
