'You mean he could do worse?': Joe Biden trolled as Democrats insist he's 'underestimated' despite poor approval numbers

WASHINGTON, DC: Amid growing concerns over President Joe Biden's approval ratings and trailing polls against former President Donald Trump, a rift has emerged within the Democratic Party.

Some Democrats express frustration and anxiety, fearing that Biden might be leading them towards a disastrous election that could jeopardize control of the White House and Senate.

However, some believe Biden has a strong chance of being re-elected in the 2024 presidential election.

Defending Joe Biden's record

Jim Kessler, co-founder of the centrist think tank Third Way, challenges the critics, asserting, “Biden faces challenges going into 2024, but I’m baffled by seemingly smart political people writing his chances off," as quoted by The Hill.

Others defending Biden's chances highlight the positive trajectory of the economy and anticipate a brighter outlook in the months leading up to the election.

David Thomas, a former aide to Vice President Al Gore, declares, “I’m very bullish on President Biden’s reelection in 2024. The economy is strong, we’ve recovered from Covid-19, and we are once again respected in the world. Most importantly, he’s restored a sense of normalcy after four years of President Trump’s chaos."

“Does work remain? You bet,” Thomas, a partner at Mehlman Consulting, added. “But if you ask the question in November: ‘Are you better off than you were four years ago?’ I believe a majority of Americans will answer a resounding yes.”

Criticism, however, is not confined to external voices. Former President Obama’s senior adviser, David Axelrod, recently expressed concern over Biden's approval rating, deeming it "very, very dark" for his reelection campaign. Axelrod even suggested Biden step aside, claiming a "50-50 shot" of winning in 2024.

The polls, aggregated by Decision Desk HQ and The Hill, currently show Trump with a lead of 1.9 percentage points over Biden.

Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md) argues that the election is about choices, stating, “The American people don’t want a return to Trump’s chaos and aren’t looking for an authoritarian leader who admires dictators like [Russian President Vladimir Putin]."

“President Biden has a strong record of accomplishments from bringing our economy back from the brink to passing historic legislation to standing up for Americans’ rights, and the difference in choices couldn’t be more clear," Hollen added.

Democrats rallying around Biden

Former Rep Joe Crowley (D-N Y) finds it unfortunate that Democrats aren’t fully rallying around Biden yet, noting that Republicans would stand firmly behind their nominee in a similar situation. He asserts, “At the end of the day, people need to come home to Joe Biden, and I think they will.”

Despite Biden's consistently below 40 percent approval rating, allies remain optimistic about the economy becoming an asset in 2024.

Kessler states, “If projections are correct, he will have an economy that elects incumbents. Inflation is largely in the rearview mirror, [gross domestic product] is positive, interest rates are falling, and the entire country has a job.”

The Biden reelection campaign and the White House have downplayed the significance of early polls, citing previous instances where pundits underestimated Biden only to see him emerge victorious.

“I think he’s made a life in politics of being underestimated. Everyone underestimated Joe Biden [in] 2020 and I think things have changed dramatically since then,” Crowley added.

“The legislation that was passed — whether it’s the infrastructure bill or the CHIPS Act — bills that haven’t been fully implemented yet and the effects of them haven’t been fully felt yet, we’re going to see more of that in 2024.”

Democrats also highlight Trump's legal entanglements, hoping they might impact the election. The former president faces a series of criminal indictments on federal and state levels related to the potential mishandling of classified documents and election interference, although these legal troubles haven't diminished his lead in the GOP primary.

Social media reactions

Regardless, the notion that Biden was being "underestimated" was heavily mocked on social media.

"You mean he could do worse?" one posted on X (formerly Twitter).

"They have to say that. You expect them to admit they are screwed?" another wrote.

"Yes, underestimated how bad he would be. The southern border alone is enough to impeach him," a comment read.

"Underestimated at what.....his ability to destroy the middle class? S**t his pants? Fall down? Embarrass the country?" someone else asked.

"Democrats completely ignore the fact that the majority of Citizens believe he is the head of the Biden Crime Family in addition to no one in the middle class is better off and there are 10 million unvetted illegal migrants who can't afford to wipe their own a*s," another chimed in.

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