President Biden maintains a narrow lead over former President Donald Trump in a recent poll of Pennsylvania registered voters, reflecting ongoing concerns about Biden’s age despite his electoral edge.
The latest Franklin & Marshall Poll reveals Biden leading Trump by just two points, with 42% of Pennsylvania voters supporting Biden compared to 40% for Trump. Pennsylvania, a pivotal battleground state, played an important role in both Trump’s 2016 victory and Biden’s 2020 win.
While Biden leads Trump in this poll, concerns about his age persist among Pennsylvanians, with 40% considering him too old for a second term at 81 years old.
This sentiment has remained steady since October 2023, indicating a lingering debate over Biden’s ability to serve another term.
Trump’s campaign seized on Biden’s lower approval ratings and highlighted concerns over issues such as gas prices and crime.
Despite voters favoring Trump on economic matters, Biden maintains an advantage in terms of trustworthiness and character perceptions.
In a hypothetical one-on-one matchup, Biden’s lead over Trump expands to 10 points, indicating a potential shift in voter sentiment.
However, the introduction of third-party candidates alters the landscape, with support for Biden diminishing among registered Democrats.
The poll results underscore the significance of Pennsylvania in the upcoming election as candidates like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vie for ballot access alongside Biden and potential third-party contenders.
