Survey Reveals Potential Replacements for Biden in 2024 Election Support
The latest survey conducted by U.S. News & World Report and Generation Lab has revealed some interesting insights into the preferences of young adults in key battleground states. The survey shows that President Joe Biden is facing tough competition from other Democratic leaders, including Vice President Kamala Harris, in a head-to-head race against former President Donald Trump.
According to the survey, Biden beats Trump among young adults by a margin of 59% to 41%. However, other Democrats such as Kamala Harris, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom perform even better in head-to-head matchups against Trump, each earning 63% support compared to Trump’s 37%. Surprisingly, former first lady Michelle Obama, who has never expressed interest in running, beats Trump by a significant margin of 72% to 28%.
Despite Biden’s lead over Trump among young adults, the survey shows that only 17% of respondents would choose Biden in a hypothetical election held today, compared to 22% who would choose Trump and 4% who would choose Harris. Additionally, the survey highlights that Biden’s message about democracy being on the ballot has not resonated strongly with young adults, with 38% neither agreeing nor disagreeing with the statement.
The survey also reveals that young adults are divided on whether they are better off now than they were four years ago, with 37% disagreeing, 31% agreeing, and 32% neither agreeing nor disagreeing. The state of the economy is cited as a major factor by 70% of those who feel they are not better off.
With only 49% of young adults definitively planning to vote in the upcoming presidential election, the survey results indicate a need for Democratic leaders to engage more effectively with this crucial voting bloc. The collaboration between U.S. News and Generation Lab aims to provide comprehensive data on the attitudes and opinions of young voters as the 2024 presidential election approaches.
For more information on the survey findings and analysis, visit the U.S. News website.
