Biden approval rises sharply ahead of midterms: AP-NORC pollWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s popularity improved substantially from his lowest point this summer, but concerns about his handling of the economy persist, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Compare me to the alternative.”The president’s approval rating remains underwater, with 53% of U.S. adults disapproving of him, and the economy continues to be a weakness for Biden. Still, the poll suggests Biden and his fellow Democrats are gaining momentum right as generating voter enthusiasm and turnout takes precedence. His average approval rating in AP-NORC polling through the first six months of his term was 60%. Twenty-nine percent of U.S. adults say the economy is in good shape, while 71% say it’s doing poorly.

Source: CBC News September 15, 2022 15:39 UTC