If he could pull off the presidency, Joe Biden would become only the second sitting vice president in 175 years to do so. While it would be quite the feat, 64 percent of Democrats think he could actually win.
The results come from a Economist/YouGov poll taken Aug. 14 to 18.
The 64 percent deals specifically with those who gave a “could possibly win” when asked if Biden could win the general election in November if chosen as the nominee. The question included the phrasing, “regardless of who the Republicans pick as their nominee…”
Biden’s lowest support is among whites with regards to those Democrats who consider him their “preferred Democratic nominee.” That demographic picked him at 11 percent. Blacks chose Biden at 21 percent, and Hispanics selected him at 14 percent.
On Aug. 4 and Aug. 18, the vice president had largely favorable ratings, at 69 and 72 percent, respectively. Out of contenders Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, Biden would lead in terms of favorability ratings should he enter the race.
The poll also points out that of those who support Clinton, twice the amount would consider Biden their second choice over Sanders.
Biden is expected to announce a decision within a month.
According to White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest, President Obama plans to vote in the Illinois primary and has not ruled out endorsing a candidate.
If Biden enters the race, many expect him to have the president’s support.
