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BAD NEWS BIDEN

77% say US is in dumps:

By MARK MOORE

Americans by large majorities are fed up with how President Biden is running the country and have little faith that things will get better soon — sentiments that could prove disastrous for Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections, according to a poll released on Sunday.

Nearly 8 in 10 voters — 77% — say things in America are going “somewhat” or “very” badly, 69% think the economy is “fairly” or “very” bad, and 56% disapprove of how Biden is handling his presidential duties, according to a CBS News/YouGov poll.

Only 44% approve of the job Biden is doing.

Asked about their expected outlook over the coming months, 68% say they are pessimistic about the economy, 77% say the same about the rising cost of goods and services, 67% are worried about the stock market and 57% express concern about their plans for retirement.

But Americans are optimistic about the fight against coronavirus, 53%, and jobs in their community, 52%.

‘Distracted’ prez

Faced with inflation rates hovering at 40-year highs and the price of gas inching up to $5 a gallon, respondents were asked what word describes Biden. Fifty-seven percent say “distracted,” 51% say “incompetent,” 47% go with “divisive,” while 45% say he’s “competent” and 40% say he’s “focused.”

But 65% believe Biden’s slow in reacting to “important issues and events” that arise, including 37% of Democrats.

The poll found 35% believe he addresses problems right away.

Asked to describe their feelings about the state of the country, 63% say “uneasy” or “worrying,” 61% opt for “frustrating,” while 11% say “calm,” 8% “secure” and 7% “inspiring.”

Even as Americans vent their frustrations with the president in low polling numbers, they don’t spare Democrats and Republicans.

Only 30% have a “favorable” view of the Republican Party, and 35% say the same thing about the Democratic Party.

Weak vs. extreme

Asked to describe Democrats in a word, 51% of voters chose “weak,” 49% went with “extreme,” 39% say “in touch,” 38% opt for “strong,” and 36% say “effective.”

Of Republicans, 54% say “extreme,” 50% go with “hateful,” 46% say “strong,” 41% opt for “weak,” and 37% say “caring.”

Democrats control both the Senate and the House, but those majorities are up for grabs in November’s midterm elections.

On abortion, 83% of Democrats want their nominees to defend the rights enshrined in Roe v. Wade, and 59% of Republicans want their candidates to oppose abortion.

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