Independent Voters Overwhelmingly Want Biden To Drop Out After Debate

A recent poll by JL Partners found that 68% of independent voters think President Joe Biden should drop out of the 2024 race following his poor debate performance. Only 32% believe he should continue as the Democratic nominee.

Biden’s debate performance has sparked significant backlash from Democrats and the media, leading to calls for him to step down. However, a campaign official has confirmed that Biden intends to stay in the race and will participate in the ABC News debate in September.

Among independent voters who supported Biden in 2020, 41% now believe he should exit the race. The poll also showed an increase in support for former President Donald Trump, with 44% of independents planning to vote for him, up by four points after the debate. In contrast, support for Biden among independents dropped from 28% to 24%.

This poll, which sampled 805 independent voters immediately after the debate, corroborates earlier findings from a New York Times/Siena poll. That poll revealed that 64% of voters think the Democratic Party should find a new nominee, with only 29% supporting Biden’s continued candidacy.

Among Democrats, a slim majority (52%) believe Biden should remain the nominee, while 45% think he should be replaced.

Independent voters are even more critical, with 71% saying Biden should not be on the ticket and only 21% supporting him.
The poll also highlighted that 70% of voters feel Biden is too old to serve effectively as president, and 20% believe the country is on the wrong track under his leadership. When asked who they expect to win the 2024 election, voters favored Trump over Biden by a margin of ten points (48-38%).

The New York Times/Siena poll surveyed 1,226 registered voters between June 20-25 and has a margin of error of 3 points.
The mounting pressure on Biden and the clear preference among independents for a new candidate reflect growing concerns about his ability to lead effectively. With the election approaching, the Democratic Party faces a critical decision regarding its nominee.