{"id":46987,"date":"2021-09-23T14:04:45","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T19:04:45","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-04-23T23:56:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T03:56:34","slug":"biden-loses-ground-with-the-public-on-issues-personal-traits-and-job-approval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/politics\/2021\/09\/23\/biden-loses-ground-with-the-public-on-issues-personal-traits-and-job-approval\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden Loses Ground With the Public on Issues, Personal Traits and Job Approval"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-prc-block-subtitle\" aria-level=\"2\">More support than opposition for infrastructure bills; majorities favor raising taxes on large businesses, high-income households<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"border-width:1px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);--block-gap: inherit\" class=\"is-style-alternate wp-block-prc-block-collapsible has-background has-ui-beige-very-light-background-color has-border-color has-ui-beige-dark-border-color\" id=\"how-we-did-this\" data-wp-interactive=\"{&quot;namespace&quot;:&quot;prc-block\\\/collapsible&quot;}\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;collapsibleId&quot;:&quot;how-we-did-this&quot;,&quot;isOpen&quot;:false}\" data-wp-class--is-open=\"context.isOpen\" data-wp-init--scroll-into-view=\"callbacks.onInitScrollIntoView\"><div class=\"wp-block-prc-block-collapsible__title\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.onClick\"><div>How we did this<\/div><button class=\"wp-block-prc-block-collapsible__icon\"><span data-wp-bind--hidden=\"context.isOpen\"><i class=\"icon icon-library__light icon__circle-plus\"><svg style=\"width: 1em; height: 1em;\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/plugins\/prc-icon-library\/build\/icons\/sprites\/light.svg#circle-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i><\/span><span data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!context.isOpen\" hidden><i class=\"icon icon-library__light icon__circle-minus\"><svg style=\"width: 1em; height: 1em;\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/plugins\/prc-icon-library\/build\/icons\/sprites\/light.svg#circle-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-prc-block-collapsible__content\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand the public\u2019s views on President Joe Biden\u2019s job performance, the nation\u2019s economy, and proposed infrastructure bills. The study also surveyed adults about Biden\u2019s handling of Afghanistan and views about the admittance of thousands of Afghan refugees into the country. For this analysis, we surveyed 10,371 U.S. adults in September 2021. Everyone who took part in this survey is a member of the Center\u2019s American Trends Panel (ATP), an online survey panel that is recruited through national, random sampling of residential addresses. This way nearly all U.S. adults have a chance of selection. The survey is weighted to be representative of the U.S. adult population by gender, race, ethnicity, partisan affiliation, education and other categories. <a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/our-methods\/u-s-surveys\/the-american-trends-panel\/\">Read more about the ATP\u2019s methodology<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/politics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/09\/PP_2021.09.23_Biden-economy_TOPLINE.pdf\">the questions used for the report<\/a>, along with responses, and its <a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/politics\/2021\/09\/23\/biden-economy-methodology\/\">methodology<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With his administration facing multiple challenges at home and abroad, President Joe Biden\u2019s job approval rating has fallen sharply in the past two months. Fewer than half of U.S. adults (44%) now approve of the way Biden is handling his job as president, while 53% disapprove. This marks a reversal in Biden\u2019s job ratings since July, when a 55% majority approved of his job performance and 43% disapproved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-310-wide\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-58844\" href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/politics\/2021\/09\/23\/biden-loses-ground-with-the-public-on-issues-personal-traits-and-job-approval\/pp_2021-09-23_biden-approval_00-01-png\/\"><img data-dominant-color=\"f4f3f1\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #f4f3f1;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/09\/PP_2021.09.23_biden-approval_00-01.png?resize=480,591 480w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/09\/PP_2021.09.23_biden-approval_00-01.png?resize=620,764 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 480px, (max-width: 782px) 782px, 640px\" height=\"382\" width=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/09\/PP_2021.09.23_biden-approval_00-01.png?w=310\" alt=\"Chart shows for the first time, Biden\u2019s job approval rating is more negative than positive\" class=\"wp-image-58844 not-transparent\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since spring, public confidence in Biden has declined across several issues. <a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/politics\/2021\/03\/11\/americans-views-of-joe-biden-early-in-his-presidency\/\">In March<\/a>, majorities expressed confidence in him across six of seven dimensions, including his handling of the public health impact of <a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/topic\/coronavirus-disease-covid-19\/\">the coronavirus<\/a>, and foreign and economic policies. Today, about half still express confidence in his handling of the coronavirus and the economy \u2013 but majorities have little or no confidence in him in four other areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Positive evaluations of several of Biden\u2019s personal traits and characteristics have shown similar decreases. Compared with March, fewer adults say Biden cares about people like them, and fewer describe him as standing up for his beliefs, honest, a good role model and mentally sharp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While opinions about Biden remain sharply divided along partisan lines, the decline in his public standing has come among members of both parties. On his job rating, for example, there has been a 13 percentage point decline in the share of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents who approve of Biden\u2019s performance (from 88% in July to 75% today); only 9% of Republicans and GOP leaners approve, down from 17% two months ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new survey by Pew Research Center, conducted Sept. 13-19 among 10,371 adults on the Center\u2019s nationally representative American Trends Panel, finds that Biden is not the only political leader in Washington whose job ratings have fallen. Just 27% of Americans approve of GOP congressional leaders, down 5 percentage points since April. The decline in approval ratings for Democratic leaders in Congress has been even larger, from 50% to 39%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-310-wide\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-58848\" href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/politics\/2021\/09\/23\/biden-loses-ground-with-the-public-on-issues-personal-traits-and-job-approval\/pp_2021-09-23_biden-approval_00-02-png\/\"><img data-dominant-color=\"f4f3f2\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #f4f3f2;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/09\/PP_2021.09.23_biden-approval_00-02.png?resize=480,595 480w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/09\/PP_2021.09.23_biden-approval_00-02.png?resize=620,768 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 480px, (max-width: 782px) 782px, 640px\" height=\"384\" width=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/09\/PP_2021.09.23_biden-approval_00-02.png?w=310\" alt=\"Chart shows declining job ratings for congressional leaders in both parties\" class=\"wp-image-58848 not-transparent\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There also are signs that the public is generally becoming more pessimistic: Just 26% say they are satisfied with the way things are going in the country, down from 33% six months ago. And while views of current economic conditions remain lackluster \u2013 26% rate them as excellent or good \u2013 expectations for the economy over the next year have become more negative than they were in the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, 37% of Americans say economic conditions will be worse a year from now, while 29% say things will be better; 34% expect little change. In March, more said economic conditions would improve (44%) than get worse (31%) over the next year, while 24% said conditions would be about the same as they are now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As has been the case since he took office, Biden draws more public confidence for his handling of the public health impact of the coronavirus than other issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-420-wide\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-58851\" href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/politics\/2021\/09\/23\/biden-loses-ground-with-the-public-on-issues-personal-traits-and-job-approval\/pp_2021-09-23_biden-approval_00-03-png\/\"><img data-dominant-color=\"e8e6df\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #e8e6df;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/09\/PP_2021.09.23_biden-approval_00-03.png?resize=480,427 480w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/09\/PP_2021.09.23_biden-approval_00-03.png?resize=782,696 782w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/09\/PP_2021.09.23_biden-approval_00-03.png?resize=840,748 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 480px, (max-width: 782px) 782px, 640px\" height=\"374\" width=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/09\/PP_2021.09.23_biden-approval_00-03.png?w=420\" alt=\"Chart shows Biden draws more confidence for handling pandemic than in other areas, especially unifying the country\" class=\"wp-image-58851 not-transparent\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About half (51%) are very or somewhat confident in his handling of the coronavirus outbreak, but that is down from 65% in March. The shares expressing confidence in Biden\u2019s handling of economic policy, foreign policy and immigration policy also have declined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Biden continues to draw less confidence for unifying the country than on dealing with specific issues; only about a third (34%) are confident he can bring the country closer together, a 14 percentage point decline since March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-420-wide\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-58855\" href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/politics\/2021\/09\/23\/biden-loses-ground-with-the-public-on-issues-personal-traits-and-job-approval\/pp_2021-09-23_biden-approval_00-04-png\/\"><img data-dominant-color=\"e7e4da\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #e7e4da;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/09\/PP_2021.09.23_biden-approval_00-04.png?resize=480,384 480w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/09\/PP_2021.09.23_biden-approval_00-04.png?resize=782,626 782w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/09\/PP_2021.09.23_biden-approval_00-04.png?resize=840,672 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 480px, (max-width: 782px) 782px, 640px\" height=\"336\" width=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/09\/PP_2021.09.23_biden-approval_00-04.png?w=420\" alt=\"Chart shows Biden widely seen as standing up for his beliefs, but fewer than half describe him as mentally sharp\" class=\"wp-image-58855 not-transparent\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assessments of Biden\u2019s personal traits also have become less positive. While majorities say he stands up for what he believes in (60%) and cares about the needs of ordinary people (54%), larger shares described Biden in these terms six months ago (66% and 62%, respectively).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Biden receives his least positive assessments for being mentally sharp. Currently, 43% say this describes Biden very or fairly well, an 11-point decline since March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other important findings from the survey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Majority favors admitting Afghan refugees into the U.S.<\/strong> A 56% majority favors admitting thousands of Afghan refugees into the U.S. while 42% are opposed. There are sizable partisan differences in these attitudes: More than twice as many Democrats (75%) as Republicans (35%) favor admitting refugees who fled Afghanistan. The Biden administration continues to receive negative ratings for its handling of the situation in Afghanistan. Only about a quarter of adults (24%) say the administration has done an excellent or good job in handling the situation with the country; 26% say it has done only fair, while nearly half (48%) rate its performance as poor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-310-wide\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-58860\" href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/politics\/2021\/09\/23\/biden-loses-ground-with-the-public-on-issues-personal-traits-and-job-approval\/pp_2021-09-23_biden-approval_00-05-png\/\"><img data-dominant-color=\"edebe5\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #edebe5;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/09\/PP_2021.09.23_biden-approval_00-05.png?resize=480,785 480w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/09\/PP_2021.09.23_biden-approval_00-05.png?resize=620,1014 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 480px, (max-width: 782px) 782px, 640px\" height=\"507\" width=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/09\/PP_2021.09.23_biden-approval_00-05.png?w=310\" alt=\"Chart shows more favor than oppose infrastructure bills, but many say they are unsure\" class=\"wp-image-58860 not-transparent\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About half favor each of the congressional infrastructure proposals.<\/strong> As congress prepares to take up a pair of infrastructure proposals, more Americans view each one positively than negatively. However, a quarter or more say they are not sure about the proposals (respondents are given the option of saying they are not sure).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About half of adults (51%) say they favor the bill passed by the Senate last month that would provide $1.2 trillion in funding over the next 10 years for infrastructure improvements, including roads, bridges and internet upgrades. Just 20% oppose the bill, while 29% say they are not sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A comparable share (49%) favors a proposed $3.5 trillion, 10-year package that includes funding for universal pre-K education, expanding Medicare, reducing carbon emissions and other projects. A quarter oppose the spending package, while a quarter are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Broad support for raising taxes on large businesses, high-income households.<\/strong> About two-thirds of Americans (66%) favor raising taxes on large businesses and corporations, including 37% who say taxes should be raised \u201ca lot.\u201d A somewhat smaller majority (61%) says tax rates should be raised on household income over $400,000; 26% say these tax rates should be raised a lot, while 35% favor raising them a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rising prices a leading economic concern.<\/strong> A majority of adults (63%) say they are very concerned about rising prices for food and consumer goods. That is larger than the shares citing other economic issues \u2013 employers being unable to hire workers (42% very concerned), people facing eviction or foreclosure (35%) or people who want to work being unable to find jobs (29%). Republicans are more likely than Democrats to cite rising prices and a shortage of workers as top concerns; Democrats are more likely to be very concerned over evictions and foreclosures and people who want to work struggling to find jobs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Americans show more support than opposition for two infrastructure bills; majorities favor raising taxes on large businesses and high-income households.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":581,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"sub_headline":"More support than opposition for infrastructure bills; majorities favor raising taxes on large businesses, high-income households","sub_title":"More support than opposition for infrastructure bills; majorities favor raising taxes on large businesses, high-income 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