Amid Dismal Polls, the Optimist's Case for Biden Falters.

According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, President Joe Biden's approval ratings have dropped to over 55%, and he is consistently losing to Donald Trump in national polls. This decline in popularity reflects voters' negative assessment of his performance as president, with disapproval ratings exceeding 55% and approval ratings around 40%. While some Democratic optimists argue that polls are not predictive this far in advance of the election, Biden's current standing is significantly weaker than it was four years ago. The article suggests that Biden must address the issues that have diminished his chances for re-election, such as reducing pressure at the southern border and tackling rising costs of essential goods and services. Democrats are urging Biden to replace complacency with urgency and mobilize the party's strong bench to support his campaign. [Extracted from the article]