The relationship between the Latino community and Joe Biden seems to worsen over time. Data from Civiqs reveals a long downward trend in Joe Biden's approval rating, especially among young Latino voters across the United States. Will this trend last for Joe Biden?
Joe Biden's support among Latino voters aged 18-34 was very positive, sitting around 30% for the first few months of his presidency. Some scandals clouded Joe Biden's support, such as the ongoing detainment of unaccompanied minors in federal custody. Yet, Biden was able to sign the American Rescue Plan that bolstered his support. It seemed Biden held off any fall in support with many in the mainstream padding his blunders, for now.
As his presidency unfolded later into the year, net support for Joe Biden fell to 16% for young Latinos. There are many reasons as to what contributed to the fall in support. The failure in Afghanistan, and DACA recipient's legal status still being in immigration limbo, are hotbed issues for some Latino communities. Net support for Joe Biden is still positive, but if the trend continues on its current path, net support for Biden may fall into the negatives before the 2022 midterms. Biden currently retains a support base with the elderly. Support among elderly Latinos across the country remains positive.
With the rise of the Taliban, the climb of ISIS-K, and a rocky relationship with France, Biden will have a tough time retaining support among independents and even some Democrats for the time being. Overwhelmingly, Democrats continue to support Joe Biden, but independent voters and centrists are moving away from Biden's strict authoritarian policies regarding covid. Democrats seem to be in a political bubble as the country progressively disapproves of Joe Biden.
What do you think about Joe Biden's job so far?
