A new poll has found that a majority of Americans are concerned about both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The poll also found that Americans are open to the idea of a third-party candidate.
The poll, conducted by ABC News/Washington Post, found that 80% of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, and 62% disapprove of the job Biden is doing as president.
The poll also found that 58% of Americans are concerned about Trump’s mental health, and 56% are concerned about his temperament.
Concerns about Biden
A majority of Americans are concerned about Biden’s age, his health, and his mental fitness.
Fifty-eight percent of Americans said they are concerned about Biden’s age, and 56% said they are concerned about his health. Fifty-five percent said they are concerned about Biden’s mental fitness.
Concerns about Trump
A majority of Americans are concerned about Trump’s mental health, his temperament, and his honesty.
Fifty-eight percent of Americans said they are concerned about Trump’s mental health, and 56% said they are concerned about his temperament. Fifty-three percent said they are concerned about Trump’s honesty.
Implications for the 2024 election
The results of the poll suggest that both Biden and Trump face significant challenges as they consider running for president in 2024.
Biden’s age, health, and mental fitness are all potential liabilities. If he decides to run, he will need to convince voters that he is still up to the job of being president.
Trump’s mental health, temperament, and honesty are also potential liabilities. If he decides to run, he will need to convince voters that he is a stable and reliable leader.
The poll also suggests that a majority of Americans are open to the idea of a third-party candidate.
Fifty-two percent of Americans said they would consider voting for a third-party candidate in 2024. This suggests that there is an opportunity for a third-party candidate to emerge and challenge Biden and Trump.
Conclusion
The results of the poll are a sobering reminder of the challenges that both Biden and Trump face as they consider running for president in 2024.
Biden’s age, health, and mental fitness are all potential liabilities. Trump’s mental health, temperament, and honesty are also potential liabilities.
A majority of Americans are open to the idea of a third-party candidate, suggesting that there is an opportunity for a third-party candidate to emerge and challenge Biden and Trump.
It remains to be seen who will run for president in 2024, but the results of the poll suggest that it will be a competitive race.
