Joe Biden’s announcement of his candidacy for re-election in the 2024 election has generated divided opinions among American voters. While some believe Biden is a competent candidate of integrity who has done a good job in the presidency, others are concerned about his age and his ability to serve six more years.
Biden, 80, is the oldest president in US history and would be 86 at the end of his second term. Some younger voters are concerned about the lack of younger alternatives in the Democratic Party and believe that age is an important factor in electing a president. However, other older voters, such as Eloise Wilson, believe that age is not a determining factor as long as the candidate is in good health and capable of understanding and making important decisions.
Republicans are more critical of Biden, and some, like Ted from Houston, believe his presidency has ruined the economy and destroyed the accomplishments of the previous president, Donald Trump. Despite the divided opinions, many Democratic and Republican voters agree that Biden is the most viable candidate to take on potential GOP rivals such as Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, and Donald Trump. Aisha Smith, 42, believes Biden has courage and has been in politics for quite some time, but she’s not sure if time is on his side.
Roger Tilton, a 72-year-old retiree, believes Biden has done a good job, but it’s time for him to retire due to his age. Rodney Grimes, 59, believes age is not a factor as long as the candidate is healthy and can understand and make important decisions. James Everett, 34, prefers a younger candidate but would vote for Biden if faced with a Republican who wanted to accelerate climate change and criminalize abortion. In short, opinions are varied and divergent, but many voters believe Biden is the most viable candidate to face potential Republican challengers in the 2024 election.