An Important Week in the 2024 Election: Biden vs. Trump

💡Perceptions of the economy have been improving, but it is not helping Joe Biden as people are comparing it with the economic situation during the Trump years.

📊Joe Biden is still associated with price increases, as people believe prices will continue to go up under his policies.

🗳️The Biden campaign is leaning heavily into issues of democracy and access to voting, while calling Trump a threat to democracy, but it's not significantly helping the campaign.

🧬Democrats are focusing on reproductive rights to drive turnout among voters concerned about this issue. The recent IVF ruling has brought this issue to the forefront.

📈Joe Biden needs to consolidate the base of his party, as Democrats are currently less likely to say they will definitely vote compared to Republicans.

Why is the perception of the economy during the Trump years affecting Biden's campaign?

—People remember the economy being good during the Trump years and are comparing it to the current situation. They believe that under Biden's policies, prices will continue to go up.

Is Joe Biden's leaning into issues of democracy and access to voting helping his campaign?

—While it is a key focus for the Biden campaign, it is not significantly helping. Democrats already associate Trump with a threat to democracy, while Republicans value loyalty to Trump.

Why are Democrats focused on reproductive rights?

—A majority of Americans feel that the overturn of Roe v. Wade was bad for the country. Democrats are betting that this issue will drive turnout among voters concerned about reproductive rights.

Is Joe Biden able to consolidate the base of his party?

—Not yet. Democrats are currently less likely to say they will definitely vote compared to Republicans. Biden's campaign needs to work on increasing motivation and support among Democratic voters.

Why is it important for Joe Biden to have a vision for the country?

—In uncertain times, voters want a roadmap and clarity on where the country is headed. Biden is currently trailing Trump when it comes to having a vision for the country.

00:00This week in the 2024 election, both President Biden and former President Trump are expected to win hundreds of delegates in super Tuesday contests in more than 15 states.

01:45Perceptions of the economy have been improving, but it is not helping Joe Biden as people are comparing it with the economic situation during the Trump years.

03:20Joe Biden is still associated with price increases, as people believe prices will continue to go up under his policies.

03:30The Biden campaign is leaning heavily into issues of democracy and access to voting, while calling Trump a threat to democracy, but it's not significantly helping the campaign.

03:50Democrats are focusing on reproductive rights to drive turnout among voters concerned about this issue. The recent IVF ruling has brought this issue to the forefront.

04:50Joe Biden needs to consolidate the base of his party, as Democrats are currently less likely to say they will definitely vote compared to Republicans.