spot_imgspot_img

Poll: Biden’s support in America’s most Hispanic state declines dramatically

spot_img

President Joe Biden’s support in America’s most Hispanic state has declined dramatically, according to a new poll.

Biden trails former president Donald Trump 57-41 in New Mexico, representing a sharp reversal from his 54-44 victory in 2020, according to the poll, conducted by Public Option Strategies in conjunction with Power the Future, an energy worker advocacy group.

The reversal of fortunes for Biden in New Mexico seems to be driven by dissatisfaction among Hispanic voters. Only 36% of Hispanic poll respondents approve of Biden, compared to 53% in July 2022. Conversely, 63% of Hispanic voters disapprove of Biden, compared to 43% in July 2022, according to the poll. Biden easily beat Trump among New Mexico’s Hispanic voters 61% to 38% in the 2020 election.

Biden’s struggles in New Mexico might be reflective of a broader backlash against his performance overall, as evidenced by national polling. Nationally, 58% of voters disapprove of Biden’s performance, in contrast to 39% who approve it, according to the poll. National polling data aggregated by FiveThirtyEight affirms these findings, with roughly 39% of Americans approving of Biden’s performance.

The Center Square Voters Voice poll of more than 2,500 likely voters conducted in January found similar overall dissatisfaction: 59% of likely voters disapprove of the job Biden is doing as president, while 39% say they approve of the job he is doing.

Seventy-three percent of New Mexico voters rated the state’s economy as “only fair” or “poor.” Twenty-seven percent of respondents agreed that the economy is “good.” Hispanic voters were even more pessimistic, with 80% saying that the economy is “poor” 19% rating the economy as “good.” Only 26% of respondents agree that their personal economic situation has “gotten better.”

Fifty-four percent of New Mexico voters say that the oil and gas industry is “most important” to the well-being of the state’s economy, an industry that the Biden administration has been adversarial towards. And 66% of the state’s voters are opposed to government-backed efforts to move away from oil and gas as an energy source. On Friday, the president, supported by environmental activists, paused the approval of new liquified natural gas exports.

“This poll proves what many outside of Washington, D.C. already know: the constant attack on America’s energy sources leads to higher costs and families know more green mandates aren’t the answer,” Daniel Turner, founder and executive director of Power The Future, said in a statement. “The people of New Mexico know their state receives billions from the oil and natural gas industry, and Joe Biden is doing all he can to stop it. Support for Joe Biden in this deep blue state has evaporated, and that should send shockwaves through the White House.”

New Mexico voters are also wary of the growing push toward electric vehicles, according to the poll. Sixty percent of respondents say they do not want to purchase an electric vehicle and 67% think it will “cost them more in the long run.” The Biden administration has touted its commitment to growing the electric vehicle industry, increasing taxpayer funding to help expand electric vehicle charging stations and announcing a $3.9 billion initiative to improve the country’s electric grid.

Moreover, the poll reveals New Mexico voters rank the economy, crime, illegal immigration, and inflation as their most urgent concerns, issues that national voters rate Biden poorly on.

DON’T MISS OUT

Be the first to know about the latest news, giveaways, events, and updates from The Black Chronicle!

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

spot_img
spot_img

Hot this week

African and Caribbean Nations Call for Reparations for Slave Trade, Propose Global Fund

Nations across Africa and the Caribbean, deeply impacted by...

Health care company agrees to pay $22.5 million to settle claims of over billing

A health care company agreed to pay nearly $22.5...

Sports betting expert offers advice on paying taxes for gambling winnings

(The Center Square) – Tax season is underway, and...

Entertainment district benefits don’t outweigh the cost, economists say

(The Center Square) — Weeks later, after more details...

Business association ‘disappointed’ by WA L&I’s proposed workers comp rate hike

(The Center Square) – The Association of Washington Business...

The Melanin Effect: The Ignorance That Puts Millions Of Americans In Danger

Scientific research is becoming more inclusive, but one area...

The Truth About PCOS: Birth Control, Infertility, And Gaps In Research

Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects at least one in ten...

Appeals Court upholds TikTok sale or ban law

A federal appeals court upheld the law ordering China-based...

Spokane props up homeless dashboard showing how many leave shelter, exit services

(The Center Square) – Spokane launched a new homelessness...

Reports agree: Louisiana faces unfunded liabilities in pension system

(The Center Square) — Separate studies have come to...

Sonya Massey’s family urges Illinois courts to keep accused killer jailed pretrial

(The Center Square) – Family and supporters of Sonya...

Hunter Biden pardon may pave the way for Trump pardons

President Joe Biden’s controversial pardon of his son Hunter...

More like this
Related

The Melanin Effect: The Ignorance That Puts Millions Of Americans In Danger

Scientific research is becoming more inclusive, but one area...

The Truth About PCOS: Birth Control, Infertility, And Gaps In Research

Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects at least one in ten...

Report: average American household has more than $10,000 in credit card debt

A new study of Americans credit card debt finds...

Appeals Court upholds TikTok sale or ban law

A federal appeals court upheld the law ordering China-based...