Financial Times – Biden struggles to win voter credit as Americans feel happier on the economy
The splash story of the FT centres on a fresh poll showing challenges facing US President Joe Biden as his re-election campaign gears up.
An image of people fleeing Haiti dominates the front of the Financial Times as the paper reflects on news the US airlifted some embassy staff from the country where a state of emergency was declared following an escalation in gang violence.
Biden’s economic rating with voters flatlines despite improving outlook
Americans are increasingly happy about the economy but reluctant to give credit to Joe Biden, according to a new poll that underscores the US president’s challenges as he squares off against Donald Trump in this year’s general election.
Almost half of US voters said they were now living “comfortably” or able to “meet expenses with a little left over”, according to the latest FT-Michigan Ross poll. The 48 per cent figure recorded in March compared with just 43 per cent in November 2023, when the Financial Times first asked the question.
Similarly, 30 per cent of respondents described overall economic conditions in the US as “excellent” or “good” in March, up from 21 per cent in November.
