… In late January and earlier this week, I sat (virtually) in two focus groups of Democrats who primarily vote in presidential elections, but are not consistent midterm voters. … They were happy to be rid of Trump, but they didn’t find much to be excited about under Biden. …
This is the central challenge for Biden in improving his standing with his own voters. Trump helped inspire many new voters to go to the polls and support Democrats in 2018 and 2020. But, even though Trump’s gone, many of those who voted for Biden don’t believe that the political environment has gotten much better. They see a country that remains divided, polarized and angry. On top of it all, one Democrat from the late January group put it, “the person I voted for isn’t doing the things he said he would do.” CONTINUED
Amy Walter, Cook Political Report with Amy Walter
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