Donald Trump Leads Joe Biden in Key Swing States; Only 28% Believe Democrat Is Mentally Fit: Poll

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This combination of pictures created on November 4, 2020 shows Joe Biden gesturing after speaking during election night at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware, and Donald Trump speaking during election night in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, early on November 4, 2020. Biden is currently leading Trump among voters who get their news from traditional media sources.

A new poll conducted by the Wall Street Journal indicates that in six key swing states, former President Donald Trump is leading President Joe Biden.

The data reflects growing voter dissatisfaction, driven by concerns over the Democratic sitting president's job performance and his handling of the economy.

In Arizona, Trump has a 5-point lead, while in Georgia it's a 1-point margin. Michigan shows Trump ahead by 3 points, according to the WSJ survey, North Carolina by 6 points, Nevada by 4 points and Pennsylvania by 3 points.

Swing States Key to 2024 Election

Completed between March 17 and 24, the study has attracted an unusual amount of attention since it shows that, in six of the seven states examined Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and North Carolina former President Donald Trump is leading incumbent President Joe Biden.

The findings indicate that Trump continues to lead Biden in a number of indicators in each of these states. For example, in North Carolina, Trump maintains a six-point advantage that does not change when independent and third-party candidates have been taken into account.

In a similar vein, Trump leads by five points in Arizona, four in Nevada, and three in Michigan and Pennsylvania. While both candidates are deadlocked in Wisconsin, the contest becomes closer in Georgia, where Trump is ahead of Biden by a mere point.

These benefits for Trump go beyond fictitious head-to-head competitions; in larger contests such as other contenders, Trump usually holds a lead. This dynamic is an important alteration from the last election, when Biden secured the president by only beating Trump in a handful of these contests, according to Fox News.

Trump vs. Biden's Performance

The poll additionally investigates popular perceptions of the candidates' work performances and problem-solving skills. A majority of people in each of the seven crucial states approve of Biden, which is a stark contrast to Trump's relatively high popularity rating during his presidency.

Also, respondents had more faith in Trump's ability to handle immigration and economic issues, while Biden has been selected to handle abortion-related issues.

Interestingly, concerns over the candidates' physical fitness also emerge in the survey results. A significant portion of voters perceive Trump as more fit for the presidency compared to Biden, citing doubts about the latter's mental and physical capabilities.

Though it provides some insight into voter mood, the WSJ survey is not the exclusive indicator of public opinion. Another national survey by NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist paints an alternative picture, with Biden just ahead of Trump. However, both surveys show how deeply opposed modern politics are, with substantial percentages of the public holding reservations of both candidates.

The political envision is further complicated by the existence of third-party candidates. In the battleground states, support for independent and third-party candidates including Jill Stein, Lars Mapstead, Cornel West, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. varies.

While pollsters think that these candidates may sway undecided voters and affect the balance between Trump and Biden, their impact on the result is yet unknown, Daily Mail reported.