Biden's Decision to Bow Out of 2024 Race Receives Overwhelming Approval

A recent New York Times/Siena College Poll reveals that 87% of registered voters approve of President Biden's decision to end his 2024 re-election campaign.

A new poll conducted by the New York Times and Siena College indicates overwhelming support among American voters for President Biden's choice to forego a second term in office. Released on Thursday, the poll shows that 87% of registered voters endorse the president's decision, with only 9% expressing disapproval. This remarkable level of agreement is one of the highest ever recorded in a Times/Siena poll.

In a brief Oval Office address on Wednesday, President Biden announced his decision and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. "I made my choice. I've made my views known," Biden stated. "I would like to thank our great vice president, Kamala Harris. She is experienced, she is tough, she is capable. She’s been an incredible partner to me and a leader for our country."

Biden's Decision to Bow Out of 2024 Race Receives Overwhelming Approval

Biden's decision shocked the public and even close Democratic Party insiders. His campaign had scheduled fundraising events well into August, and he had repeatedly assured Democratic lawmakers that he had no plans to withdraw from the race.

However, critics and allies alike had urged Biden to step down following his widely criticized first presidential debate performance and mounting concerns about his mental acuity. Wednesday's speech, which lasted approximately 11 minutes, saw the president sitting at the Resolute desk in the Oval Office while recounting his political career and explaining his reasons for withdrawing.

Biden's Decision to Bow Out of 2024 Race Receives Overwhelming Approval

President Biden's family attended the address, including First Lady Jill Biden, daughter Ashley Biden, son Hunter Biden, and several others. Former President Donald Trump swiftly criticized the speech, labeling it "terrible" and accusing Democrats of plotting a coup against the president.

Fox News Digital's Scott McDonald contributed to this report.

Biden's Decision to Bow Out of 2024 Race Receives Overwhelming Approval

The poll also examined the potential race between Harris and former President Trump in the 2024 election. Among registered voters, 49% said they would vote for Harris, while 44% would support Trump. This margin of error is within the poll's margin of sampling error, indicating a tight race.

The Times/Siena College Poll was conducted between June 28 and July 3, 2023, among a sample of 1,050 registered voters. The poll has a margin of sampling error of +/- 3.1 percentage points.

Biden's Decision to Bow Out of 2024 Race Receives Overwhelming Approval