What do you think is the main reason why Joe Biden stepped aside as the Democratic nominee for president?

Conducted

July 22, 2024

2037 US adults surveyed

Conducted July 22, 2024

YouGov surveyed 2037 US adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

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He felt it was the right thing to do

19%

He faced mounting pressure to do so

46%

He thought he would lose against Trump

He was unsure of his ability to campaign or to serve a second term

11%

Some other reason

Not sure

What do you think is the main reason why Joe Biden stepped aside as the Democratic nominee for president?

Conducted July 22, 2024

YouGov surveyed 2037 US adults

He felt it was the right thing to do

19%

He faced mounting pressure to do so

46%

He thought he would lose against Trump

He was unsure of his ability to campaign or to serve a second term

11%

Some other reason

Not sure

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