New York should be a “softball” for former Vice President Joe Biden to hit out of the park, but he is struggling with key groups, according to a new Zogby Poll.
While his favorable rating is better than President Trump’s, 52%-41%, the survey showed that the Democrat hasn’t rallied key voting groups such as Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the most popular politician in the state, has.
As for Trump, his approval rating in the state that hosts the headquarters of his corporation is better than that of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The New York-based Zogby Poll and pollster Jonathan Zogby spelled out the problems Biden faces. In his analysis, Zogby said, “On the national front, presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden received a 52% favorable/40% unfavorable rating. What’s worrisome for Biden is he did not receive a majority favorable rating from younger voters aged 18-29 (45% favorable/47% unfavorable), white voters (48% favorable/45% unfavorable), suburban voters (48% favorable/45% unfavorable) and suburban women (49% favorable/42% unfavorable).”
Zogby suggested that what’s happening in New York could be a signal of other issues Biden could face nationally.
“Joe Biden is struggling in New York if you dig deep into the numbers. Even as he enjoys a mini-moment leading in some polls against Trump, New York should be a softball, but he struggles with important groups like younger voters aged 18-29, white voters, suburban voters and suburban women. He really needs to win over the ‘Bernie Bros.’ Could this be a sign of things to come for Biden in other states?” said his analysis.
