When former Vice President Joe Biden first announced his candidacy for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, he rocketed to the top of the polls and has since been touted as the front-runner and even presumptive nominee — until now.
A new poll shows a collapse in support for Biden, while Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders earned significant gains. This puts the three candidates in a virtual three-way tie, and an MSNBC analyst believes it could be a truly ominous sign for the former VP.
Problematic polling for Biden
Monmouth University‘s new poll has been the focal point of political punditry since its release because it revealed a startling 13-point drop in support for Biden among Democratic voters since the previous survey conducted in June, marking a reduction from 32% to 19% support.
Meanwhile, Warren received a 5-point boost in support from 15% to 20%, and Sanders enjoyed a 6-point bounce from 14% to 20%.
According to MSNBC analyst Steve Kornacki, those polling results don’t bode well for Biden’s campaign, The Washington Free Beacon reported. In fact, Kornacki suggested that the floor was “pretty much falling out” from under Biden’s feet.
Losing ideological ground
Kornacki admitted the poll could be an outlier and that it would take some time to see if other pollsters started to see similar results to Monmouth’s, but he nonetheless dug into the rather troublesome details in terms of Biden’s increasingly precarious chances of securing the Democratic nomination.
“Among liberal voters, Warren — not surprisingly — in first, Sanders right behind her in second,” Kornacki said, pointing to a screen that showed Warren with 24%, Sanders with 21%, and Biden with 15% support among self-described liberal Democratic voters.
“When you look at moderate and conservative voters, this has been sort of a strong base of support ideologically for Biden, he still leads but he’s running, in this poll at least, at 22% among self-described moderates and conservatives,” he continued. The breakdown also showed Sanders pulling 20% support and Warren receiving 16% support among moderate and conservative Democrats.
Young voters flee
“And then there is this — we’ve been talking all year about an age divide on the Democratic side, over 50-years-old, under 50-years-old, well check this out,” Kornacki said. “In the Monmouth poll, Democrats over 50, this is what we’re used to seeing, Biden’s in first place, double-digit advantage, solid lead for Biden with 33% support” over Warren in second with 19% and Sanders in third with 11%.
“Now look at this, under 50-years-old, in this poll on the Democratic side. Not only is Joe Biden not in first place, he is all the way back at 6%, he is tied with Andrew Yang in this poll of Democrats under 50-years-old at just 6%,” he said. That breakdown showed Sanders in first with 27%, Warren in second with 19%, California Sen. Kamala Harris in third with 12%, and Biden in a distant tie for fourth with entrepreneur Yang at 6% support among younger voters.
“So for Biden, look, ideologically not getting what he normally gets from moderates, from conservatives in this poll, and age-wise we’re used to seeing him not do too well among folks under 50, but the floor pretty much falling out for him, at least, again, in this poll,” Kornacki concluded.
For now, Biden still retains his status as the front-runner based on the fact that all of the other major polls show him with a fairly solid lead, but if this Monmouth poll is any indication of a growing shift away from Biden among multiple segments of the electorate, he should be worried.
1,099 Responses
I’m the proprietor of JustCBD company (justcbdstore.com) and am looking to expand my wholesale side of company. It would be great if someone at targetdomain can help me . I thought that the best way to do this would be to talk to vape companies and cbd stores. I was hoping if anyone could suggest a trusted web-site where I can buy Vape Shop B2B Database I am presently reviewing creativebeartech.com, theeliquidboutique.co.uk and wowitloveithaveit.com. Not exactly sure which one would be the most ideal choice and would appreciate any support on this. Or would it be much simpler for me to scrape my own leads? Ideas?
Having read this I believed it was very informative. I appreciate you taking the time and effort to put this short article together. I once again find myself spending a significant amount of time both reading and leaving comments. But so what, it was still worthwhile!
Saved as a favorite, I love your site!
You’re so awesome! I do not suppose I’ve truly read through a single thing like that before. So great to discover somebody with some unique thoughts on this subject. Really.. thank you for starting this up. This site is one thing that is needed on the internet, someone with a little originality!
bookmarked!!, I love your blog!
I would like to thank you for the efforts you’ve put in penning this website. I am hoping to check out the same high-grade content by you later on as well. In fact, your creative writing abilities has inspired me to get my own, personal website now 😉
This site was… how do I say it? Relevant!! Finally I have found something that helped me. Appreciate it!
Very good article. I will be dealing with many of these issues as well..
There is definately a great deal to learn about this issue. I really like all of the points you made.
Howdy! I just wish to offer you a huge thumbs up for the great info you’ve got here on this post. I am returning to your web site for more soon.
That is a good tip especially to those fresh to the blogosphere. Simple but very accurate information… Thanks for sharing this one. A must read article!
Hi, I do believe this is an excellent blog. I stumbledupon it 😉 I will return once again since I book-marked it. Money and freedom is the best way to change, may you be rich and continue to guide others.
You are so interesting! I don’t think I’ve read through something like that before. So wonderful to discover someone with unique thoughts on this topic. Really.. thanks for starting this up. This website is something that is needed on the internet, someone with a bit of originality!
Good post. I learn something totally new and challenging on websites I stumbleupon on a daily basis. It will always be interesting to read through articles from other authors and use a little something from their sites.
Having read this I believed it was very informative. I appreciate you finding the time and energy to put this information together. I once again find myself spending way too much time both reading and commenting. But so what, it was still worth it!
It’s difficult to find educated people for this subject, but you seem like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks
I was very pleased to discover this web site. I need to to thank you for ones time for this particularly wonderful read!! I definitely really liked every bit of it and i also have you saved to fav to look at new things on your blog.
Saved as a favorite, I like your web site!
Excellent article! We are linking to this particularly great post on our website. Keep up the good writing.
You need to take part in a contest for one of the most useful blogs on the web. I’m going to highly recommend this website!
You ought to be a part of a contest for one of the highest quality sites on the internet. I will highly recommend this website!
Saved as a favorite, I love your site!
Aw, this was a very nice post. Taking the time and actual effort to make a really good article… but what can I say… I procrastinate a whole lot and don’t manage to get anything done.
I could not resist commenting. Exceptionally well written!
Oh my goodness! Impressive article dude! Thanks, However I am experiencing problems with your RSS. I don’t understand why I am unable to join it. Is there anybody else having identical RSS problems? Anyone who knows the solution can you kindly respond? Thanx!!
I used to be able to find good info from your articles.
I seriously love your website.. Pleasant colors & theme. Did you create this amazing site yourself? Please reply back as I’m attempting to create my very own blog and would love to learn where you got this from or just what the theme is called. Cheers!
Great information. Lucky me I came across your site by accident (stumbleupon). I have book marked it for later!
bookmarked!!, I really like your web site!
Howdy, I do think your website could be having internet browser compatibility problems. When I look at your web site in Safari, it looks fine however, when opening in IE, it’s got some overlapping issues. I merely wanted to give you a quick heads up! Apart from that, great website!
I simply want to tell you that I am just beginner to blogs and honestly loved your web blog. More than likely I’m want to bookmark your website . You actually come with really good well written articles. Appreciate it for sharing your web page.
Great article! We will be linking to this great post on our site. Keep up the good writing.
It’s nearly impossible to find knowledgeable people about this subject, but you sound like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks
Pretty! This has been an extremely wonderful post. Thank you for providing these details.
An impressive share! I’ve just forwarded this onto a colleague who had been doing a little homework on this. And he in fact ordered me dinner simply because I found it for him… lol. So allow me to reword this…. Thank YOU for the meal!! But yeah, thanx for spending some time to discuss this matter here on your website.
Right here is the perfect blog for anybody who would like to find out about this topic. You know so much its almost hard to argue with you (not that I actually will need to…HaHa). You certainly put a new spin on a subject that’s been written about for years. Excellent stuff, just great!
Having read this I believed it was really enlightening. I appreciate you finding the time and energy to put this information together. I once again find myself personally spending a significant amount of time both reading and commenting. But so what, it was still worthwhile!
Good blog post. I absolutely appreciate this site. Continue the good work!
Can I simply just say what a relief to discover someone that truly understands what they’re talking about over the internet. You definitely know how to bring an issue to light and make it important. A lot more people really need to look at this and understand this side of the story. I was surprised you’re not more popular since you surely possess the gift.
This is a topic which is near to my heart… Thank you! Where are your contact details though?