Watching President Biden’s approval (and disapproval) ratings in the polls lately is about as exciting as watching paint dry. In five Gallup polls since taking office, his approval has ranged only 3 points, from 54 percent to 57 percent (Gallup is the only polling organization with data spanning the post-World War II era and comparing modern presidents). Biden’s disapproval has varied only by five points, from 37 percent to 42 percent. …
This is not a commentary about Biden’s performance or style (though his tenure certainly been less tempestuous and tumultuous than his predecessor’s); it just reflects a new reality that a large share of Americans are firmly locked into either support or opposition. CONTINUED
Charlie Cook
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