President Joe Biden brushed off recent poll results indicating a lag behind former President Donald Trump in five pivotal states, asserting he was leading in 8 out of 10 states surveyed.
"You don't read the polls. Ten polls, eight of them, I'm beating him (Trump) in those states – eight of them,” Biden told media persons. These remarks transpired as he geared up for discussions with United Auto Workers in Illinois.
Downplaying concerns about polling, specifically referencing a New York Times/Siena College poll that portrayed the president trailing Trump in five of six battleground states, Biden refuted any perceived setback. When questioned about potential deficits in states like Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, he firmly stated, "No, I don't."
Despite Biden's confidence, his campaign strategists acknowledge the anticipation of a closely contested race next year. Contrary to some Democrats suggesting Biden step aside, his team contends that historical patterns advocate against underestimating the President's resilience.
Polling analysts, regardless of political affiliation, debate whether the polls reflecting Biden's trailing position in five swing states correlate with the Democrats' focus on abortion rights, which proved influential in winning states like Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.
Reflecting on the 2020 primary season, where many poll analysts discounted Biden's prospects, the President's team remains steadfast in their belief that his political viability should not be dismissed.
While Democrats have celebrated victories in recent elections, Republicans acknowledge Biden's potential vulnerability. GOP strategist Jason Cabel Roe asserts, "I do think he's vulnerable – absolutely," pointing to Democratic adeptness in leveraging abortion rights as a winning strategy in Ohio, Kentucky, and other crucial races.
Reports indicate that Republicans are grappling with voter dissatisfaction, particularly among women, stemming from the Supreme Court's Dobbs vs Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling. This decision, overturning the precedent set by Roe vs Wade, a long-standing abortion rights case, has triggered significant backlash, especially among female voters.
(With agency inputs)
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