Two months ahead of the midterm elections, President Biden’s approval ratings and perceptions of the economy have improved, although both are still largely negative.
On the heels of several policy successes for the president, 45% of Americans approve of his job performance, up from his lowest rating of 36% in July. While only 38% approve of how Biden is handling the economy, that is also up from its low point in June, when 28% approved.
The improvement in Biden’s ratings is largely driven by renewed support among Democrats. Seventy-eight percent of Democrats approve of Biden’s job performance, up from 65% in July and 72% in June. CONTINUED
AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
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