According to a recent survey, Joe Biden is one of the least popular presidents in the United States.
According to a recent Gallup survey, the majority of Americans think Joe Biden will be remembered as an ordinary president, painting a clear image of his place in presidential history. Recent presidential rankings place Nixon second to last.
The Numbers: Biden’s Legacy Rating – 54% anticipate a negative legacy – 37% rate it as “below average” – 17% rate it as “poor” – 26% anticipate a “average” rating – 19% envision a good legacy – 13% assess it as “above average” – 6% rate it as “outstanding”
Background Information: Biden’s Comparisons
Biden is toward the bottom of the ranking, which examined ten recent presidents:
-The Most Popular Candidate: John F. Kennedy: +68
President Reagan: +38 The First Term of Donald Trump: -4 George W. Bush: -9 Joe Biden: -35
- Richard Nixon’s popularity rating: -42
[Behind the Figures]
Gallup’s research provides some encouraging news for Biden’s legacy as it shows that presidents whose terms are marked by difficult times typically experience an uptick in approval ratings once they step down from office. Many presidents have profited from this trend, including Trump, Carter, and Bush Sr.
Reflections from Biden Himself
While speaking candidly to USA Today in the Oval Office, Biden addressed his anxieties about his advancing age as well as his goals for leaving a lasting legacy:
Reflecting on His Age and Future – Recognized his doubts about another term in office – Openly admitted to thinking about “passing the baton” – Recalled his original hesitation to run following the loss of his son Beau
The Goals of Leaving a Legacy
The following are some of Biden’s goals for his presidency: – Turning the economy around – Getting the United States back on top in the globe – Putting America “on track to lead the world”
Approach to the Survey
- Executed from December 2 to 18
- Includes 1,003 people from the United States as a sample
Method: Surveys conducted over cellphones and landlines – Error Margin: ±4%
Anticipating the Future
Even though Americans are now viewing Biden’s presidency with skepticism, past trends indicate that their opinions may change with time. But with a net positive rating of -35, Biden has a long way to go before he can be considered a better president.
With no official word on the poll’s results, we can only speculate as to the current administration’s thoughts on its own legacy and its impact on U.S. foreign policy and leadership.