‘Don’t panic!’ say leading Democrats as Biden’s age and poor polls cast pall

A strong economy and legislative wins seem to cut little ice but party strategists say it is still early in the election cycle

Democratic strategists are urging a don't panic" response to a series of opinion polls that reveal deep worries over Joe Biden's age and his ability to beat Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential election.

A CNN survey conducted by SSRS caused shockwaves this week when it put Biden's approval rating at just 39% and found two in three Democrats say the party should nominate someone else next year. In a hypothetical contest, registered voters were split between Trump (47%) and Biden (46%).