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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Blue Cape Jun 2024 OP

I actually think it took a turn after the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal. Music Man Jun 2024 #1

this Groundhawg Jun 2024 #8

And the media absolutely hammered him over the withdrawal. Lonestarblue Jul 2024 #44

I think it was up to us to get this information out delisen Jul 2024 #55

It was talked about plenty. Hope22 Jul 2024 #59

This times 1000! Hope22 Jul 2024 #56

No doubt polling is critically flawed. elleng Jun 2024 #2

The economy, as a whole, is not the basis on which people living paycheck to paycheck make their decisions. Ms. Toad Jun 2024 #3

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You were commenting on why Biden is unpopular, since the economy is good. Ms. Toad Jun 2024 #6

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And that is a serious problem. Ms. Toad Jun 2024 #10

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Real wages are higher since before Covid too Johnny2X2X Jul 2024 #62

Retirees didn't receive 25% wage increases MichMan Jul 2024 #65

And you think the president who didn't have the votes can somehow fix that? There was a cost of living raise. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #68

I'm constantly told here that income increases more than made up for any inflation MichMan Jul 2024 #75

And even if people have more money in their pocket, PatSeg Jul 2024 #82

Retirees saw health care costs rise too quickly Johnny2X2X Jul 2024 #69

Across the Federal Government DVRacer Jul 2024 #74

Thats what I am hearing from everyone Tree Lady Jul 2024 #25

Thank you for sharing your personal experience. Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #76

The president needs to address this Tree Lady Jul 2024 #86

I've been saying that for months. Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #87

Too many citizens are helping to make these polling results DemocraticPatriot Jun 2024 #4

Michael Steele Sea Wolf Jun 2024 #9

I'm with Michael Steele. All this handwringing will bite us in the behind. shrike3 Jul 2024 #78

It's not just a polling issue. That's just an easy way to avoid the real issues. TwilightZone Jun 2024 #12

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So that poll is correct DetroitLegalBeagle Jul 2024 #33

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This is a spot on assessment Docreed2003 Jul 2024 #64

The answer is simple. The corporate media JohnSJ Jun 2024 #14

Simple: no other president in history has had to deal on a daily basis with Sibelius Fan Jun 2024 #15

no doubt rightwing media has been completely rabid in their attacks on Biden since 2020 and all the constant LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #42

That's an interesting spin, but who knows in an election where little makes sense? Silent Type Jul 2024 #16

Republican voters think the economy is bad when there's a Democratic president. betsuni Jul 2024 #17

Let's be honest here MichMan Jul 2024 #66

Inflation is not high...and of course if Trump were president, I have no doubt we would be in a depression. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #70

It's not high? Polybius Jul 2024 #72

No it is not...read the financial news...there 2.49 % inflation which is historically low. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #77

3.3% Polybius Jul 2024 #80

Everyone should keep in mind that DEFLATION is even worse TexasBushwhacker Jul 2024 #88

Biden's old ITAL Jul 2024 #18

Senility. Frank D. Lincoln Jul 2024 #21

Sort of ITAL Jul 2024 #54

Oh, I see. Frank D. Lincoln Jul 2024 #89

Surprise! Trump's old, too! C Moon Jul 2024 #23

Yeah, and Democrats already hate Trump ITAL Jul 2024 #63

They don't even know what "senility" is. valleyrogue Jul 2024 #24

It he wasnt old it would be something else Cosmocat Jul 2024 #38

It's not that he's old. It's that he's competent and boring. GoCubsGo Jul 2024 #39

That and leveling the playing field Cosmocat Jul 2024 #48

Yep. They want a horse race. GoCubsGo Jul 2024 #49

Yep Cosmocat Jul 2024 #67

Glad to hear you aren't going to change your vote because of the polls Kaleva Jul 2024 #19

The opposition will always disapprove, which gets you close to 50%. House of Roberts Jul 2024 #20

Like most current heads of democratic governments. carpetbagger Jul 2024 #22

Polls have been "flawed" long before Biden. It's who's reporting the polls and how that is the common denominator. live love laugh Jul 2024 #26

Americans are unhappy. Some for very good reasons. Some for nonsense RockRaven Jul 2024 #27

the second possibility rampartc Jul 2024 #28

While the economy is good, prices and interest rates are high relative to the last decade andym Jul 2024 #29

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I am 76, tell me how my fixed income has gone up the last two years? doc03 Jul 2024 #40

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I am getting more interest on savings but the reason is inflation. If I get 5% interest doc03 Jul 2024 #45

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How many seniors have $200k in savings? nt doc03 Jul 2024 #61

So, if I have $1 million in cash, I shouldn't be concerned about the economy because of all the interest I am earning. MichMan Jul 2024 #73

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Biden is... Mike Nelson Jul 2024 #31

Folks are doing well where I live SARose Jul 2024 #35

I don't think it's just a polling issue. honest.abe Jul 2024 #36

Sorry Cosmocat Jul 2024 #37

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This message was self-deleted by its author Blue Cape Jul 2024 #46

Point 1. Biden's campaign team has never claimed an approval rating that high at any briefing I've attended... brooklynite Jul 2024 #47

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I consider Allred much better than Beto LiberalFighter Jul 2024 #60

"I see it as 48 B, 42 T, Kennedy and minor parties 10" Polybius Jul 2024 #90

Biden is the first president in generations where working people have made tangible gains Johnny2X2X Jul 2024 #51

Maybe it is because some of us are not solely interested in 'the economy'? OldBaldy1701E Jul 2024 #52

Agreed. The US has put the economy over society. delisen Jul 2024 #57

Oh, it has worked for something like 460 people. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2024 #84

The 460 comprise the Queen Bee of the American Hive delisen Jul 2024 #85

It's easy. It's about the price of gas, beef, cereal. Most Americans are low information by choice. Goodheart Jul 2024 #58

What about the everyday people I conversate with? Polybius Jul 2024 #71

I like your assessment. Biden is not Obama or Clinton. shrike3 Jul 2024 #79

One word: Inflation. LudwigPastorius Jul 2024 #83