AP-NORC Poll: 65% of Democrats Want Biden to Withdraw from 2024 Election

Jul 17, 2024, 03:49 PM

A new AP-NORC poll reveals that nearly two-thirds of Democrats want President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. The poll, which challenges Biden's assertion that average party members support him, indicates that 65% of Democrats believe he should step aside for a different nominee. Additionally, the poll shows that only 30% of Democrats are confident in Biden's mental capability to serve as president. The sentiment is echoed across various demographics, with significant portions of Black, Hispanic, and young Democrats expressing a desire for Biden to drop out. Moreover, 77% of independents and 70% of US adults also believe Biden should withdraw.