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Young voters overwhelmingly say they would support President Biden over former President Trump in a hypothetical head-to-head match-up if the 2024 presidential election were held today, according to a poll released Wednesday.

In the Economist/YouGov poll — conducted via web-based interviews Dec. 16-18 — more than half (53 percent) of registered voters under 30 said they would support Biden, and less than a quarter (24 percent) said they would support Trump.

Another 10 percent said they would support another candidate, 4 percent said they were not sure, and 9 percent said they wouldn’t vote.

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[–] dangblingus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 119 points 11 months ago (99 children)

Sure, Biden kinda sucks, but THE ALTERNATIVE IS ACTUAL FASCISM.

[–] qwertyWarlord@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago

I've been saying this for years. It's kind of not really a choice, as much as it sucks. Let's just hope enough people actually turn out to vote

[–] SCB@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Biden kinda sucks

Lol no he doesnt

[–] steeznson@lemmy.world 25 points 11 months ago (7 children)

Yeah people catastrophise so badly when it comes to politics. Biden is bland, uninspired and gaff-prone - however, he is a safe pair of hands. Just because a politician does not make you excited does not mean they suck.

[–] kofe@lemmy.world 22 points 11 months ago

He said he'd veto a bill for universal healthcare. That sucks. It just sucks less than trump saying he wants to be a fucking dictator

[–] Tripp1976@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] pelotron@midwest.social 2 points 11 months ago

I actually care very much about having a boring president, thanks.

[–] dangblingus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 11 months ago

"Kinda sucks" is not catastrophising.

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[–] dangblingus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 11 months ago (1 children)

He's a neolib and part of the ruling class. He does kinda suck.

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[–] oatscoop@midwest.social 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

I mean ... he does. He's not as bad as he's made out to be on most domestic issues, keeping in mind the limited power of the presidency and the fact congress holds the majority of the power. But he's too fucking old. He's made mistakes, and handling Israel with kid gloves is a problem.

I'm still voting for him because:

  • The alternative is a fascist takeover of the government
  • It gives us 4 years to push for change, elect leftists, and organize in an environment where were fascists don't hold overwhelming power.
  • In 4 years he'll fucking leave office on his own accord. Donald Trump (or his stand-in) absolutely won't.
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