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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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David Smith in Washington

‘Don’t panic!’ say leading Democrats as Biden’s age and poor polls cast pall

Joe Biden waves as he arrives at the White House, on 4 September.
Joe Biden waves as he arrives at the White House, on 4 September. Photograph: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP

Democratic strategists are urging a “don’t panic” response to a series of opinion polls that reveal deep worries over Joe Biden’s age and his ability to beat Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential election.

A CNN survey conducted by SSRS caused shockwaves this week when it put Biden’s approval rating at just 39% and found two in three Democrats say the party should nominate someone else next year. In a hypothetical contest, registered voters were split between Trump (47%) and Biden (46%).

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