A recent NBC News poll highlights significant voter concerns over President Joe Biden’s health and former President Donald Trump’s legal challenges as the United States heads towards a potential election rematch. The poll, which surveyed 1,000 registered voters between January 26-30 with a 3.1 percentage point margin of error, reveals that 76% of voters harbor major or moderate concerns about 81-year-old Biden’s mental and physical capability to serve a second term. This sentiment spans across party lines, with 95% of Republicans, 81% of independents, and 54% of Democrats expressing apprehension regarding Biden’s age and health.
Comparatively, 48% of voters expressed major or moderate concerns about 77-year-old Trump’s health. However, Trump’s ongoing legal battles emerge as a significant issue, with 51% of voters indicating major concerns. This concern is particularly pronounced among Democrats (95%), but also notable among independents (65%) and Republicans (27%).
Additionally, the poll touched on concerns about claims involving Biden and his son Hunter’s business dealings, with nearly 60% of respondents expressing major or moderate concerns. These findings underscore voter anxieties on both sides of the political spectrum regarding the health and legal fitness of potential presidential candidates.