Biden's Job Rating Rises to 44%, Highest in a Year

[Jay59]

Biden's Job Rating Rises to 44%, Highest in a Year

After hitting a new low in July, President Joe Biden's job approval rating is up six points to 44%, mostly because of independents' higher approval.

news.gallup.com

It looks like he has finally decided to get stuff done and is being rewarded at the polls for it.

That's one poll. The averages are 42.0% in RCP and 42.4% in 538's.

Hard to be happy with 44%, but at least his numbers are going in the right direction.

He nosed ahead of Trump at the same point in the respective terms.

Yup. And if it helps Dems in November, even better.

It looks like the Democrats can hold the Senate unless there is a sharp turn for the worse. The House is gone unless there is an even sharper turn. It's just 11 weeks now.

 

[Slartibartfast]

That's one poll. The averages are 42.0% in RCP and 42.4% in 538's.

True but it is good he is trending up

 

[Jay59]

True but it is good he is trending up

The generic ballot is getting close but Republicans still hold an edge. Unless it is significantly in Democrat's favor, they will not retain the House.

Often overlooked in analysis on this point is the near record number of Democrats retiring from Congress. This gives Republicans an unusual number of open seats to target.

 

[Slartibartfast]

The generic ballot is getting close but Republicans still hold an edge. Unless it is significantly in Democrat's favor, they will not retain the House.

Often overlooked in analysis on this point is the near record number of Democrats retiring from Congress. This gives Republicans an unusual number of open seats to target.

I think the dems won’t retain the house as well

 

[TheGoverness]

Biden's Job Rating Rises to 44%, Highest in a Year

After hitting a new low in July, President Joe Biden's job approval rating is up six points to 44%, mostly because of independents' higher approval.

news.gallup.com

It looks like he has finally decided to get stuff done and is being rewarded at the polls for it.

Dark Brandon rises!

 

[TheGoverness]

I think the dems won’t retain the house as well

Neither do I. Interesting to see what sort of crazy stuff is gonna pass in a 2022 GOP controlled House.

 

[Slartibartfast]

Neither do I. Interesting to see what sort of crazy stuff is gonna pass in a 2022 GOP controlled House.

It’ll be hunters laptop on repeat and probably an impeachment every three months or so.

 

[TheGoverness]

It’ll be hunters laptop on repeat and probably an impeachment every three months or so.

I'll be waiting for the House Committee on Hunter Biden's Laptop.

 

[mike2810]

I said exactly what I meant buying votes is paying off for Biden

The majority of the spending going on by the federal government also took Congress to act. Last time I looked it was Congress that makes and passes budget bills. Spending Bills that either the President signs into law or vetos.

So you need to include members of Congress in the "buying votes" bs.

 

[TheGoverness]

Buying votes is paying off for Joe.

How is he buying off votes? This should be good.

 

[RaleBulgarian]

Buying votes is paying off for Joe.

Following through with a campaign pledge isn’t buying votes.

Had Trump not been such a complete asshole to any group other than Republicans during the run up to the 2018 midterms, the party might have held onto Congress instead of losing 40 seats in the House (17 more than needed), and gaining just 2 of 26 Dem Senate seats up for re-election.

 

[NOVA66]

Is 44% a good rating?

It is close to the same rating Obama had before he was re-elected.

 

[Crovax]

It is close to the same rating Obama had before he was re-elected.

 

[RaleBulgarian]

He nosed ahead of Trump at the same point in the respective terms.

Point?

It looks like the Democrats can hold the Senate unless there is a sharp turn for the worse.

Hold, and possibly add 2 or 3 more.

The House is gone unless there is an even sharper turn. It's just 11 weeks now.

Agree. It won’t be a shellacking, but still unlikely the Dems will maintain control.

 

[Binary_Digit]

Buying votes is paying off for Joe.

You seriously think Biden bought votes for a Gallup approval poll?

 

[Jay59]

I think the dems won’t retain the house as well

It looks pretty grim for the 6 January investigations.

Point?

0.9% if you want to be picky.

Hold, and possibly add 2 or 3 more.

50/50 is by far the most likely outcome. 51/49 is plausible. More than that is asking a lot. The map favors them but not by that much.

Agree. It won’t be a shellacking, but still unlikely the Dems will maintain control.

It could still be pretty bad. The number of Democrats who are not running for reelection is unusually high.

 

[RaleBulgarian]

0.9% if you want to be picky.

Whatever makes you feel better.

50/50 is by far the most likely outcome. 51/49 is plausible. More than that is asking a lot. The map favors them but not by that much.

Watch PA, WI, and OH.

I believe the Dems might only lose in GA. They shouldn’t though. Any honest, objective assessment of the 2 candidates would conclude that Warnock is vastly (deliberate word choice) more qualified to represent GA than Walker.

It could still be pretty bad. The number of Democrats who are not running for reelection is unusually high.

And which of those seats do you think are vulnerable to Republicans? Don’t say “all” because you know that isn’t a valid argument.

I believe “pretty bad” is an overstatement, but we’ll see.

 

[Jay59]

Whatever makes you feel better.

You brought it up.

Watch PA, WI, and OH.

All of those are possible. None appear certain at this point, especially not OH which leans to Vance.

I believe the Dems might only lose in GA.

That's very possible.

They shouldn’t though. Any honest, objective assessment of the 2 candidates would conclude that Warnock is vastly (deliberate word choice) more qualified to represent GA than Walker.

Stated like a Democrat.

And which of those seats do you think are vulnerable to Republicans? Don’t say “all” because you know that isn’t a valid argument.

Both Arizona and Nevada are in play. Republicans could easily pick up three counting Georgia.

I believe “pretty bad” is an overstatement, but we’ll see.

Pretty bad is a swing of 20or more. The current count is D 211, R 209, 4 vacant. Pretty bad would have the Republicans up 231 - 193 or more.

 

[Gateman_Wen]

Biden's Job Rating Rises to 44%, Highest in a Year

After hitting a new low in July, President Joe Biden's job approval rating is up six points to 44%, mostly because of independents' higher approval.

news.gallup.com

It looks like he has finally decided to get stuff done and is being rewarded at the polls for it.

He'll be back over 50% by the midterms.

 

[Slartibartfast]

It looks pretty grim for the 6 January investigations.

I don't think so. They will probably wrap up in the next three months or so, as planned.

 

[bluesmoke]

This is good news for the mid terms as well. Every little bit helps.

The Dems need to play this up and jawbone the accomplishments. Better than running away like they did with Obama in his midterms, when his popularity was about the same as Biden's.

Obama Averages 47.9% Job Approval as President

Barack Obama's average job approval rating during his eight years in office, 47.9%, ranks among the lowest in Gallup history. But he finished strong with 59% approval in Gallup's final measurement.

news.gallup.com

The diff is Biden's pop is on the way up from a bottom.

 

[joluoto]

Since Joe Biden embraced the Dark Brandon energy he has been on a roll.

 

[RedFishBlueFish]

The Dems need to play this up and jawbone the accomplishments. Better than running away like they did with Obama in his midterms, when his popularity was about the same as Biden's.

Obama Averages 47.9% Job Approval as President

Barack Obama's average job approval rating during his eight years in office, 47.9%, ranks among the lowest in Gallup history. But he finished strong with 59% approval in Gallup's final measurement.

news.gallup.com

The diff is Biden's pop is on the way up from a bottom.

Saw a Chris Hayes segment last night that showed Biden's approval ratings soaring in the less than 40 group, especially the younger portion of this group. This group traditionally has a poor voting track record. Perhaps this will prompt more of them to register and vote.

 

[CaughtInThe]

 

[RaleBulgarian]

You brought it up.

Nope. Go back and look at your posts.

All of those are possible. None appear certain at this point, especially not OH which leans to Vance.

“Possible” is the word I used.

Stated like a Democrat.

Nonsense. Walker’s party affiliation doesn’t make him a horrible candidate. Walker’s history of domestic violence, lying, significant mental issues and glaringly profound stupidity make him a horrible candidate.

Both Arizona and Nevada are in play. Republicans could easily pick up three counting Georgia.

You’re dreaming.

Pretty bad is a swing of 20or more. The current count is D 211, R 209, 4 vacant. Pretty bad would have the Republicans up 231 - 193 or more.

Your numbers are wrong. Congress is made up of 435 members (same total number for more than a century). You only accounted for 424.

There are currently 211 Republican held seats, 220 Democrat held seats, and 4 vacant seats.