Marist Poll: Independents Swing 28 Points Toward Donald Trump in 4 Years

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : In six of the seven top swing states, Trump leads Biden, reversing Biden's 2020 success in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, and Arizona, a Wall Street Journal poll found Tuesday: "Overall, the poll shows substantial unhappiness with Biden among voters who will have the most influence in the outcome of the election, as expanded one-party dominance in states has left just a few as politically competitive," the Journal reported.
34% : The Real Clear Politics national average shows Trump leading Biden by 0.8 points, but national polling is less significant than swing state surveys.
24% : During the course of Biden's presidency, the poll found Biden's approval among independents went down 12 points, while Trump's approval shot up 16 points: The poll shows Biden leading Trump by two points but within the margin of error: The poll sampled 1,305 adults from March 25-28, 2024, with a ± 3.5 percent margin of error.
2% : Trump is also crushing Biden in six of the eight top 2024 issues, according to the Journal poll: Biden's border security and economy, both of which favor Trump, are two of the top 2024 issues.

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