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Politics in America
Young Americans are souring on Joe Biden
The president’s policies are coming under increasing scrutiny
AMERICA’S LEFT DEPENDS on the support of young people. In 2008 it was they who powered Barack Obama’s primary campaign against Hillary Clinton and were critical in securing his landslide win against John McCain. In 2020, Joe Biden repeated his predecessor’s success with the group. But Mr Biden’s failure to impress the young now threatens his presidency.
According to data from YouGov, an online survey firm, an average of 29% of American adults under the age of 30 approve of the job Mr Biden is doing as president. But that compares with 50% who disapprove. The net rating of -21 points is the worst for any age group.
Why have the young turned on him? Many told YouGov that their biggest concerns were climate change and health care. Others are angry about student-loan debt and Mr Biden’s unfulfilled promise to cancel at least $10,000 owed by every borrower.