In a striking development, CNN’s own polling has revealed former President Donald Trump’s commanding lead over President Joe Biden in two pivotal swing states. Kasie Hunt, CNN’s “Early Start” host, reported these remarkable findings with a sense of urgency, highlighting Trump’s 10-point lead in Michigan and a 5-point advantage in Georgia—both critical states that Biden narrowly won in 2020 but were Trump strongholds in 2016.
🚨 BREAKING: New CNN Poll:
MICHIGAN:
Donald Trump – 50%
Joe Biden – 40%GEORGIA:
Donald Trump – 49%
Joe Biden – 44%pic.twitter.com/OOXCvaQ0GA— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) December 11, 2023
Hunt, with a tone of respect for the political shift, noted, “The news is definitely thought-provoking for President Biden,” as she shared the poll results showing Trump’s impressive lead: 49% to 44% in Georgia and an even more significant 50% to 40% in Michigan.
The poll’s insights into voter preferences are particularly revealing. Trump’s lead is bolstered significantly in both states by the support of those who did not vote in 2020, a group that overwhelmingly favors Trump, demonstrating his enduring appeal and potential to mobilize previously disengaged voters.
The CNN poll further underscores Biden’s challenges, with only 35% of Michigan voters and 39% in Georgia approving of his job performance. A majority in both states expressed dissatisfaction with Biden’s policies, and a substantial number questioned his sharpness and stamina.
This polling, conducted with registered voters in Michigan and Georgia, reflects a significant shift in the political landscape since 2020, when Trump narrowly lost these states. The latest figures indicate a remarkable resurgence for Trump, who seems to be successfully reconnecting with key demographics, including young, diverse, and union voters.
In particular, Trump’s outreach to blue-collar workers in Michigan, amid protests in the automotive sector, has been highly effective, causing concern among Biden’s allies. In Georgia, Trump’s ongoing legal challenges have paradoxically bolstered his support, rallying a diverse voter base around his candidacy.
Further, October polling in other swing states like Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin also shows Biden trailing Trump, particularly among independent voters. These results, along with earlier polls, paint a picture of a resurgent Trump making significant inroads, while President Biden grapples with domestic and international challenges that have seemingly impacted his popularity and effectiveness.
Caroline Bye, a pollster and vice president at Morning Consult, encapsulates the situation: “Right now, Biden is not getting any credit for work he’s done on the economy.” This sentiment, especially strong in swing states, underscores the uphill battle facing the Biden campaign as they confront a political landscape increasingly favorable to Trump.
