Biden’s Re-Election Chances Damped by Inflation Fears, Poll Says
- FT’s survey shows 80% of voters are challenged by high prices
- Voters aren’t giving president credit for economy, jobs market
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US President Joe Biden’s prospects for re-election in November are being depressed by persistent voter concerns over inflation, according to a new poll for the Financial Times.
High prices are one of the biggest financial challenges for 80% of voters, according to the latest FT-Michigan Ross poll released Sunday. Voters are growing less supportive, with 58% disapproving of his handling of the economy compared with 55% the prior month.