A recent survey by the Wall Street Journal shows that Joe Biden is currently trailing Donald Trump in 6 out of the 7 crucial states for the 2024 presidential elections in the United States. This lead is attributed to concerns about the economy and the age of the current president, with Trump holding a strong position in states that were key to the 2020 election results.
Former red states like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, which Trump won back in 2020, are now considered battleground states where Biden is leading. Polls show Biden with a slight advantage in Michigan and Pennsylvania, while maintaining a lead in Wisconsin. Additionally, Biden is leading in Georgia, Nevada, and Arizona, states that were hotly contested in the previous election.
One major issue that favors Trump is his stance on defense of abortion and reproductive rights, while Biden enjoys greater support on issues such as healthcare and education. However, concerns about climate change have become increasingly important to voters as well, with experts predicting more extreme weather events due to global warming. The ongoing conflict in Gaza poses a potential problem for both candidates’ re-election prospects.
Democratic lawmakers are urging Biden to take a stronger stance against Israel’s actions in Gaza to avoid further political fallout. There are fears that protests against US support for Israel could impact both candidates’ election chances as well as Democratic candidates running for Congress. It is evident that the conflict in Gaza has become a significant factor in shaping the political landscape leading up to the 2024 elections.
