“Biden’s approval rating hits all-time low,” Fox declared last week. Before that, its headlines read: “President Biden near record low approval among key groups.” “Biden approval sinks once again.” “Biden approval ratings remain well underwater, far below most recent presidents.” “Biden plagued by negative approval ratings ahead of second State of the Union speech.” Fox, clearly, wants its audience to know that Biden’s approval ratings are not so great. …
The headlines, in short, are right-wing hopium. And Fox News viewers love that stuff. They click on it.
How much reality is there in that hopium though? Is Biden’s reelection bid really doomed? Should Republicans rejoice and Democrats cower? CONTINUED
Noah Berlatsky, Public Notice
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