Survey Indicates Biden’s State of the Union Speech Fell Flat

A Closer Look at Biden’s State of the Union Address

One week has passed ⁤since President Biden⁤ took the stage to ⁤deliver ‌his State of the Union address,⁢ an event that traditionally serves as a‍ powerful tool for the sitting president to rally support and set the agenda. Yet, despite the high stakes, recent polls suggest that voter sentiment is far from positive.

A majority of the polls portraying the aftermath of Biden’s ​“passionate” presentation indicate an opportunity ⁤missed by the White ⁤House to regain​ public support, especially with concerns mounting over the President’s stamina at 81 years of age.

Public Sentiment: Divided After the Speech

According to a Forbes/HarrisX poll, 59 percent of⁤ respondents felt ⁣that Biden’s address‌ cast more⁣ division than unity, a concerning statistic for a role that hinges on inspiring a sense of collective purpose.

Further details reveal a disconcerting approval rating: just 37 ‍percent express support for Biden’s job performance,‍ a notch below his overall approval rating reported by FiveThirtyEight. Given the hypothetical scenario ⁣of​ a 2024 rematch with ‍Donald Trump,⁤ the former President leads by‌ five percentage points, with independents leaning markedly towards Trump.

Past Presidents’ Post-Speech‍ Gains

History provides contrasting examples: both Trump and Obama experienced a post-speech​ uptick in approval during some of their State of the Union deliveries, as detailed by Gallup. This has notably been ⁢absent for Biden.

In ​his address, Biden highlighted the importance ​of innovation and forward-thinking, stating, “Hate, anger, revenge, retribution are ​the oldest ⁢of ideas…​ But you can’t⁣ lead America with ancient ideas that only take us back.” Yet, some critics believe his opening remarks, which included veiled threats to the Supreme Court and ‍framing opponents as democratic threats, detracted from the potential for constructive ​discourse.

Despite the challenges he faces, including multiple investigations,‌ Trump remains ahead in national polls. With growing concern over⁣ the southern border, economic instability, and global conflicts,⁢ the backdrop is grim for Biden, a leader whose capacity is under scrutiny.

The Media’s Divide: Praising vs. Critiquing Biden

While the ‘propaganda press’ hailed Biden’s speech, painting a picture of a rejuvenated and capable ⁣leader, ⁢others, like Fox News analyst Brit Hume, saw “an angry old man.” The divide extends to the public, as journalists’ enthusiasm for the speech seems at odds with voter sentiment.

As for Biden’s moment at the podium, some outlets went overboard with flattery, with The New York Times lauding him as “forceful”⁤ and “energized,” a stark contrast to​ more critical perspectives that question whether the​ address resonated with an undecided or oppositional ⁤electorate.

“Voters didn’t embrace the State of the Union as warmly as the reporters did,” observed James Freeman from The Wall Street Journal, illustrating the stark difference in reception between the media and the public.