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Biden's dragging poll numbers won't matter in 2024 if enough voters loathe his opponent even more

  • Written by Charles R. Hunt, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Boise State University
imageJoe Biden doesn't need to be popular to win the 2024 election -- he just needs his opponent to be more unpopular.Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Commentators were quick to note President Joe Biden’s low job approval and favorability ratings after he announced his long-expected reelection bid on April 25, 2023.

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