What's Behind President Biden's Poll Numbers?

President Biden's approval rating has declined due to recent events, including the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and challenges in handling COVID-19. While some Democrats believe COVID is the primary issue affecting his ratings, the White House maintains that Biden remains focused on the pandemic. Despite setbacks, there are signs of progress, such as high vaccination rates. The administration is hopeful about future successes, including passing a bipartisan infrastructure bill. With the midterms over a year away, Democrats believe there is time to address these issues and improve public perception.

What event in early August contributed to President Biden's approval rating dropping below 50%?

• A natural disaster in the U.S.

• The passing of a new infrastructure bill

• The Taliban retaking Afghanistan

• A major economic downturn

According to some Democrats, what was the main reason voters supported President Biden?

• To improve the economy

• To defeat COVID-19

• To reform healthcare

• To enhance foreign relations

What percentage of Americans aged 12 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the White House?

• 50%

• 60%

• 77%

• 85%

What is one of the challenges mentioned in the rollout of President Biden's priorities?

• Bumpy rollout of booster shots

• Opposition from international allies

• Insufficient funding

• Lack of public support

What is the White House's outlook on the challenges faced by President Biden?

• They require immediate drastic measures

• They are not a priority at the moment

• They are intractable and difficult to solve

• They are fixable and improvements are expected