President Joe Biden hailed the Democrats' 'strong night' in the midterm elections on Wednesday in his first public remarks since voting ended. He also acknowledged that many remain dissatisfied with the country’s direction.
The future of the Senate remained a tossup as votes were counted; potential Democratic losses there could limit or even cut off Biden’s ability to confirm new judges and other administration officials.
Overall, 57% of voters said they had an unfavorable view of Biden. His approval ratings on the economy, energy policy and border security were underwater. Even his handling of Russia, widely seen as a success for Biden as he maintains an international coalition to oppose the invasion of Ukraine, is viewed negatively.
A clear advantage for Biden, who campaigned for office on simply being better than the alternative, is the disdain that his supporters have for his predecessor. Walter said Democrats were able to maintain support in the midterms from voters who believe that “Biden is not living up to their expectations, or they are feeling disappointed or they are feeling disappointed of his stewardship.”“The pressure goes from ‘How is Biden going to explain himself post election?’ to ‘How is Trump going to explain himself?’” she said. “The more intriguing conversations are happening on the Republican side.
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