Recently, the 46th and the current President of the US since 2021, Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, backing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee. This surprising development has sparked a range of reactions from the public and political leaders alike. Real Research, an online survey app, conducted a survey on Joe Biden dropping out of US election candidature to gauge public opinion on this major political shift.

  • Nearly 65% believe Biden was pressured to exit the Presidential race due to his debate performance
  • Democratic National Convention will select Harris as the Democratic representative, anticipated 66.80%
  • 60.04% believe Harris has a strong chance of winning against Donald Trump

Opinion on Joe Biden Dropping Out of US Election Candidature

The survey revealed that a significant portion of the public was aware of Biden’s decision. Nearly 47.42% of respondents were completely aware of the news, while 40.06% were vaguely aware. This indicates a strong level of engagement with the political landscape surrounding Biden’s departure.

When asked about their stance on Biden’s exit from the presidential race, 58.16% of respondents expressed support for his decision to drop out of the election candidature. This suggests that a majority of the public views his withdrawal as a positive move, potentially seeing it as a strategic choice to help the party.

A significant 64.72% of respondents believe that Biden was pressured by party members to step down, especially following a challenging debate performance against Donald Trump. This reflects a perception that internal party dynamics played a crucial role in Biden’s decision.

Fig 1: Biden’s poor debate performance caused his exit

As Vice President Kamala Harris gains endorsements from prominent figures, there is considerable anticipation about her potential nomination. The survey found that 66.80% of respondents expected Harris to be selected as the Democratic representative at the Democratic National Convention. This indicates strong confidence in her eventual nomination.

Fig 2: Democratic National Convention will select Harris as Democratic representative

Regarding Harris’s suitability as the Democratic candidate, 62.46% of respondents view her as an ideal choice to represent the party in the 2024 Presidential election. This positive outlook is further supported by 60.04% of respondents who believe she can win against Trump.

Fig 3: Harris will win against Trump

In terms of Harris’s potential as President, the survey results show mixed feelings. While 20.46% of respondents are confident she will serve well, 47.78% believe she probably will, suggesting a cautiously optimistic view of her leadership. However, 26.48% are less confident, indicating some reservations about her capabilities.

The survey on Joe Biden dropping out of US election candidature highlights a pivotal moment in the 2024 presidential race. With Biden’s endorsement of Kamala Harris and the shifting dynamics within the Democratic Party, public opinion reflects a complex blend of support, anticipation, and cautious optimism as the race progresses. The 47th US Presidential election will take place in November 2024.

Methodology

Survey TitleSurvey on Joe Biden Dropping Out of US Election Candidature
DurationJuly 24 – August 3, 2024
Number of Participants5,000
DemographicsMales and females, aged 21 to 99
Participating Countries Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin, Bolivia,… Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, China (Hong Kong) China (Macao), China (Taiwan), Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greanada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Maldives, Maluritania, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar [Burma], Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe.