CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023

Adults in the U.S.

Sample 2,093 Adults in the U.S.
Margin of Error ±3.2%

1. Generally speaking, do you feel things in America today are going...

Very well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6%
Somewhat well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24%
Somewhat badly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34%
Very badly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36%

2. How would you rate the condition of the national economy today?
Very good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6%
Fairly good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25%
Fairly bad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31%
Very bad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32%
Not sure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5%

3. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Joe Biden is handling his job as president?
Approve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41%
Disapprove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59%

4. Do you strongly/somewhat approve or strongly/somewhat disapprove of the way Joe Biden is handling his job
as president?
Strongly approve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17%
Somewhat approve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24%
Somewhat disapprove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18%
Strongly disapprove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41%

5. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Kamala Harris is handling her job as Vice President?
Approve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43%
Disapprove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57%

6. As president, has Joe Biden accomplished...

More than you expected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19%
Less than you expected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42%
About what you expected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39%

7. Regardless of how you feel about his policies, do you like or dislike how Joe Biden handles himself personally?
Like . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49%
Dislike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51%

8. Do you feel like things in the U.S. today are generally...

Under control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28%
Out of control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72%

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9. Which of these are reasons you feel things are under control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are under control

Not a
Reason reason
Joe Biden 72% 28%
Democrats in Congress 64% 36%
Republicans in Congress 36% 64%
U.S. culture and values 65% 35%
The state of U.S. politics generally 56% 44%
The climate and natural world 47% 53%
The economy 70% 30%
Technology 70% 30%
National security 74% 26%

10. Which of these are reasons you feel things are out of control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are out of control

Not a
Reason reason
Joe Biden 71% 29%
Democrats in Congress 67% 33%
Republicans in Congress 55% 45%
U.S. culture and values 75% 25%
The state of U.S. politics generally 88% 12%
The climate and natural world 46% 54%
The economy 85% 15%
Technology 43% 57%
National security 63% 37%

11. How likely is it you will vote in the Democratic presidential primary or caucus in your state next year?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic
Very likely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47%
Somewhat likely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26%
Not very likely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13%
Not at all likely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7%
Too soon to say . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7%

12. Regardless of whether or not you would vote for him, do you think Joe Biden should or should not run for
re-election as President in 2024?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic
Biden should run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55%
Biden should not run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45%

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13. Which of these are reasons you think Joe Biden should run for re-election?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic and think Biden should run

Not a
Reason reason
His personal qualities 79% 21%
His performance as President 89% 11%
He can defeat most Republicans 75% 25%
He can defeat Donald Trump, specifically 83% 17%
I like him more than other Democrats 61% 39%
His age 22% 78%
He is the incumbent 66% 34%

14. Which of these are reasons you think Joe Biden should not run for re-election?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic and think Biden should not run

Not a
Reason reason
His personal qualities 32% 68%
His performance as President 46% 54%
He could lose to most Republicans 37% 63%
He could lose to Donald Trump, specifically 38% 62%
I like other Democrats more 59% 41%
His age 86% 14%
Time for someone new 77% 23%

15. In the Democratic primaries and caucuses next year, would you consider supporting Joe Biden for the
Democratic Party’s nomination, or not?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic and are very/somewhat likely to vote in a Democratic primary or caucus
Yes, would consider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79%
No, wouldn’t consider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21%

16. How would you feel about Joe Biden running for re-election? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic
Accepting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54%
Confident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28%
Nervous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27%
Excited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22%
Disappointed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21%
Bored . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14%
Angry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7%

Questions held for future release.

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CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
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1. Things in America
Generally speaking, do you feel things in America today are going...

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Very well 6% 9% 4% 14% 10% 3% 1% 11% 7% 3%

Somewhat well 24% 24% 23% 35% 30% 15% 18% 32% 28% 11%
Somewhat badly 34% 33% 35% 30% 37% 35% 34% 35% 38% 26%
Very badly 36% 34% 37% 21% 23% 47% 47% 22% 27% 59%
Totals 100% 100% 99% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 99%
Weighted N (2,089) (1,029) (1,060) (435) (528) (682) (444) (524) (680) (651)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Very well 6% 10% 3% 11% 3% 6% 6% 7% 9% 5% 7%

Somewhat well 24% 35% 7% 41% 20% 11% 20% 35% 26% 18% 22%
Somewhat badly 34% 36% 26% 30% 37% 29% 34% 39% 31% 31% 39%
Very badly 36% 19% 63% 17% 39% 54% 40% 19% 34% 46% 31%
Totals 100% 100% 99% 99% 99% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 99%
Weighted N (2,089) (666) (629) (636) (689) (583) (1,306) (265) (335) (809) (496)

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2. Condition of National Economy

How would you rate the condition of the national economy today?

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Very good 6% 8% 5% 10% 13% 1% 3% 9% 9% 4%

Fairly good 25% 28% 23% 35% 26% 18% 27% 40% 28% 12%
Fairly bad 31% 31% 32% 31% 31% 32% 30% 31% 35% 28%
Very bad 32% 28% 35% 15% 24% 44% 38% 14% 25% 53%
Not sure 5% 5% 5% 9% 6% 5% 2% 6% 3% 2%
Totals 99% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 99%
Weighted N (2,087) (1,030) (1,058) (435) (528) (684) (440) (523) (677) (653)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Very good 6% 11% 2% 12% 4% 3% 6% 9% 5% 5% 9%

Fairly good 25% 42% 9% 44% 21% 14% 22% 40% 29% 18% 28%
Fairly bad 31% 31% 29% 27% 35% 31% 32% 27% 29% 29% 36%
Very bad 32% 11% 58% 12% 35% 49% 36% 14% 32% 44% 24%
Not sure 5% 5% 2% 5% 4% 3% 4% 10% 5% 4% 3%
Totals 99% 100% 100% 100% 99% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (2,087) (663) (630) (636) (684) (586) (1,307) (265) (336) (811) (496)

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3. Biden Job Approval (2 Categories)

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Joe Biden is handling his job as president?

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Approve 41% 39% 43% 52% 49% 31% 36% 71% 45% 15%
Disapprove 59% 61% 57% 48% 51% 69% 64% 29% 55% 85%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (2,078) (1,027) (1,051) (428) (526) (678) (445) (519) (680) (648)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Approve 41% 77% 8% 79% 32% 14% 35% 66% 41% 30% 44%
Disapprove 59% 23% 92% 21% 68% 86% 65% 34% 59% 70% 56%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (2,078) (668) (628) (632) (687) (585) (1,303) (264) (332) (807) (496)

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4. Biden Job Approval (4 Categories)

Do you strongly/somewhat approve or strongly/somewhat disapprove of the way Joe Biden is handling his job as president?

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Strongly approve 17% 19% 15% 21% 20% 12% 18% 36% 16% 6%
Somewhat approve 24% 19% 27% 31% 28% 18% 18% 35% 29% 9%
Somewhat disapprove 18% 18% 18% 24% 22% 16% 9% 18% 22% 10%
Strongly disapprove 41% 44% 39% 23% 30% 54% 54% 11% 33% 75%
Totals 100% 100% 99% 99% 100% 100% 99% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (2,078) (1,027) (1,051) (428) (526) (678) (445) (519) (680) (648)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Strongly approve 17% 33% 4% 38% 10% 7% 15% 31% 16% 11% 22%
Somewhat approve 24% 44% 4% 41% 22% 7% 20% 35% 25% 19% 22%
Somewhat disapprove 18% 17% 9% 13% 24% 10% 16% 19% 19% 15% 19%
Strongly disapprove 41% 6% 83% 8% 44% 76% 48% 15% 40% 55% 37%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 99% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (2,078) (668) (628) (632) (687) (585) (1,303) (264) (332) (807) (496)

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5. Harris Job Approval (2 Categories)

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Kamala Harris is handling her job as Vice President?

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Approve 43% 41% 44% 61% 49% 32% 33% 75% 46% 15%
Disapprove 57% 59% 56% 39% 51% 68% 67% 25% 54% 85%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (2,077) (1,024) (1,053) (423) (526) (682) (445) (520) (676) (652)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Approve 43% 73% 11% 79% 35% 16% 36% 74% 43% 31% 44%
Disapprove 57% 27% 89% 21% 65% 84% 64% 26% 57% 69% 56%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (2,077) (668) (627) (632) (686) (582) (1,301) (263) (329) (805) (496)

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6. Biden Accomplished
As president, has Joe Biden accomplished...

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

More than you expected 19% 22% 17% 22% 22% 14% 22% 35% 17% 12%
Less than you expected 42% 41% 42% 38% 38% 48% 40% 28% 42% 49%
About what you expected 39% 37% 41% 40% 40% 38% 38% 36% 41% 39%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 99% 100% 100%
Weighted N (2,079) (1,029) (1,050) (424) (525) (684) (446) (523) (681) (653)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

More than you expected 19% 34% 7% 35% 13% 14% 17% 28% 21% 14% 22%
Less than you expected 42% 27% 54% 27% 42% 54% 42% 33% 48% 50% 29%
About what you expected 39% 39% 39% 37% 45% 32% 41% 39% 31% 36% 49%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 99% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (2,079) (660) (629) (628) (688) (586) (1,294) (264) (336) (798) (496)

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7. Personally Like Biden

Regardless of how you feel about his policies, do you like or dislike how Joe Biden handles himself personally?

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Like 49% 47% 51% 59% 58% 41% 39% 82% 54% 20%
Dislike 51% 53% 49% 41% 42% 59% 61% 18% 46% 80%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (2,073) (1,029) (1,044) (422) (527) (682) (442) (521) (679) (651)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Like 49% 86% 12% 87% 42% 19% 42% 76% 55% 36% 50%
Dislike 51% 14% 88% 13% 58% 81% 58% 24% 45% 64% 50%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (2,073) (659) (630) (625) (687) (586) (1,292) (264) (333) (797) (495)

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CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

8. Out of Control
Do you feel like things in the U.S. today are generally...

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Under control 28% 33% 24% 41% 41% 17% 20% 40% 36% 13%
Out of control 72% 67% 76% 59% 59% 83% 80% 60% 64% 87%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (2,078) (1,028) (1,050) (425) (526) (681) (446) (522) (681) (653)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Under control 28% 45% 8% 49% 22% 16% 25% 39% 33% 21% 33%
Out of control 72% 55% 92% 51% 78% 84% 75% 61% 67% 79% 67%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (2,078) (659) (630) (626) (689) (585) (1,297) (265) (332) (803) (494)

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9A. Why Things are Under Control — Joe Biden

Which of these are reasons you feel things are under control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are under control

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 72% 71% 74% 74% 62% 73% 92% 77% 72% ∗
Not a reason 28% 29% 26% 26% 38% 27% 8% 23% 28% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (571) (331) (239) (170) (205) (108) (88) (204) (246) (76)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 72% 84% ∗ 82% 66% ∗ 70% 88% 69% 72% 68%
Not a reason 28% 16% ∗ 18% 34% ∗ 30% 12% 31% 28% 32%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (571) (291) (52) (300) (143) (91) (318) (102) (100) (160) (158)

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9B. Why Things are Under Control — Democrats in Congress

Which of these are reasons you feel things are under control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are under control

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 64% 61% 70% 64% 59% 64% 79% 69% 67% ∗
Not a reason 36% 39% 30% 36% 41% 36% 21% 31% 33% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (570) (331) (239) (170) (205) (108) (88) (202) (246) (77)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 64% 76% ∗ 78% 49% ∗ 62% 72% 68% 61% 64%
Not a reason 36% 24% ∗ 22% 51% ∗ 38% 28% 32% 39% 36%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (570) (291) (52) (300) (143) (91) (318) (101) (100) (160) (158)

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9C. Why Things are Under Control — Republicans in Congress

Which of these are reasons you feel things are under control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are under control

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 36% 41% 30% 51% 44% 18% 12% 28% 37% ∗
Not a reason 64% 59% 70% 49% 56% 82% 88% 72% 63% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (568) (333) (235) (169) (208) (107) (84) (198) (245) (80)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 36% 29% ∗ 35% 22% ∗ 32% 47% 44% 31% 33%
Not a reason 64% 71% ∗ 65% 78% ∗ 68% 53% 56% 69% 67%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (568) (285) (52) (299) (143) (90) (319) (99) (100) (162) (156)

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CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

9D. Why Things are Under Control — U.S. culture and values
Which of these are reasons you feel things are under control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are under control

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 65% 63% 67% 63% 69% 58% 66% 60% 67% ∗
Not a reason 35% 37% 33% 37% 31% 42% 34% 40% 33% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (575) (337) (238) (171) (208) (110) (86) (200) (246) (81)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 65% 63% ∗ 70% 61% ∗ 66% 65% 69% 64% 68%
Not a reason 35% 37% ∗ 30% 39% ∗ 34% 35% 31% 36% 32%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (575) (287) (52) (302) (146) (91) (320) (101) (102) (165) (155)

12
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

9E. Why Things are Under Control — The state of U.S. politics generally
Which of these are reasons you feel things are under control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are under control

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 56% 56% 55% 67% 67% 37% 32% 51% 55% ∗
Not a reason 44% 44% 45% 33% 33% 63% 68% 49% 45% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (568) (330) (238) (170) (205) (109) (84) (199) (245) (79)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 56% 52% ∗ 58% 46% ∗ 56% 64% 60% 57% 54%
Not a reason 44% 48% ∗ 42% 54% ∗ 44% 36% 40% 43% 46%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (568) (287) (52) (296) (143) (93) (315) (99) (103) (159) (156)

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CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

9F. Why Things are Under Control — The climate and natural world
Which of these are reasons you feel things are under control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are under control

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 47% 48% 46% 66% 44% 32% 37% 45% 47% ∗
Not a reason 53% 52% 54% 34% 56% 68% 63% 55% 53% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (566) (323) (242) (164) (207) (110) (84) (200) (239) (79)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 47% 47% ∗ 49% 36% ∗ 47% 54% 57% 51% 42%
Not a reason 53% 53% ∗ 51% 64% ∗ 53% 46% 43% 49% 58%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (566) (280) (52) (289) (144) (94) (318) (100) (98) (160) (159)

14
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

9G. Why Things are Under Control — The economy

Which of these are reasons you feel things are under control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are under control

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 70% 70% 72% 81% 65% 59% 79% 72% 74% ∗
Not a reason 30% 30% 28% 19% 35% 41% 21% 28% 26% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (573) (336) (237) (170) (209) (108) (86) (202) (245) (80)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 70% 80% ∗ 77% 64% ∗ 71% 69% 65% 72% 71%
Not a reason 30% 20% ∗ 23% 36% ∗ 29% 31% 35% 28% 29%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (573) (289) (52) (302) (143) (91) (322) (100) (100) (164) (158)

15
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

9H. Why Things are Under Control — Technology

Which of these are reasons you feel things are under control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are under control

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 70% 72% 67% 70% 72% 64% 73% 69% 70% ∗
Not a reason 30% 28% 33% 30% 28% 36% 27% 31% 30% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (569) (330) (238) (171) (205) (109) (84) (199) (246) (79)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 70% 75% ∗ 73% 68% ∗ 69% 76% 69% 73% 66%
Not a reason 30% 25% ∗ 27% 32% ∗ 31% 24% 31% 27% 34%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (569) (287) (52) (297) (143) (93) (316) (100) (102) (159) (157)

16
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

9I. Why Things are Under Control — National security

Which of these are reasons you feel things are under control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are under control

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 74% 77% 71% 82% 73% 72% 64% 76% 77% ∗
Not a reason 26% 23% 29% 18% 27% 28% 36% 24% 23% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (572) (329) (243) (169) (207) (109) (87) (203) (245) (79)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 74% 79% ∗ 85% 64% ∗ 75% 72% 77% 81% 69%
Not a reason 26% 21% ∗ 15% 36% ∗ 25% 28% 23% 19% 31%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (572) (291) (52) (297) (145) (94) (319) (101) (101) (160) (159)

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CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

10A. Why Things are Out of Control — Joe Biden

Which of these are reasons you feel things are out of control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are out of control

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 71% 73% 68% 61% 67% 73% 77% 31% 67% 92%
Not a reason 29% 27% 32% 39% 33% 27% 23% 69% 33% 8%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (1,433) (661) (772) (237) (296) (548) (353) (294) (418) (556)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 71% 32% 95% 33% 72% 93% 75% 44% 69% 79% 69%
Not a reason 29% 68% 5% 67% 28% 7% 25% 56% 31% 21% 31%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (1,433) (350) (564) (298) (529) (471) (939) (157) (211) (616) (323)

18
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

10B. Why Things are Out of Control — Democrats in Congress

Which of these are reasons you feel things are out of control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are out of control

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 67% 74% 61% 47% 66% 71% 76% 30% 64% 88%
Not a reason 33% 26% 39% 53% 34% 29% 24% 70% 36% 12%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (1,443) (674) (768) (237) (298) (557) (352) (297) (422) (559)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 67% 35% 90% 31% 67% 90% 73% 46% 60% 75% 69%
Not a reason 33% 65% 10% 69% 33% 10% 27% 54% 40% 25% 31%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (1,443) (355) (571) (303) (528) (480) (943) (158) (214) (617) (326)

19
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

10C. Why Things are Out of Control — Republicans in Congress

Which of these are reasons you feel things are out of control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are out of control

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 55% 51% 58% 59% 59% 58% 43% 86% 63% 30%
Not a reason 45% 49% 42% 41% 41% 42% 57% 14% 37% 70%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (1,439) (670) (769) (247) (294) (547) (352) (305) (417) (555)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 55% 93% 30% 86% 61% 23% 50% 78% 59% 47% 57%
Not a reason 45% 7% 70% 14% 39% 77% 50% 22% 41% 53% 43%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (1,439) (362) (561) (310) (532) (469) (948) (159) (205) (622) (326)

20
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

10D. Why Things are Out of Control — U.S. culture and values
Which of these are reasons you feel things are out of control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are out of control

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 75% 75% 75% 73% 66% 78% 79% 73% 77% 78%
Not a reason 25% 25% 25% 27% 34% 22% 21% 27% 23% 22%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (1,442) (669) (773) (242) (298) (549) (353) (300) (422) (559)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 75% 74% 85% 66% 79% 78% 81% 63% 63% 79% 84%
Not a reason 25% 26% 15% 34% 21% 22% 19% 37% 37% 21% 16%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (1,442) (364) (565) (305) (533) (474) (954) (157) (209) (623) (331)

21
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

10E. Why Things are Out of Control — The state of U.S. politics generally
Which of these are reasons you feel things are out of control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are out of control

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 88% 88% 89% 80% 81% 91% 95% 89% 87% 93%
Not a reason 12% 12% 11% 20% 19% 9% 5% 11% 13% 7%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (1,457) (671) (786) (248) (302) (553) (354) (305) (427) (561)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 88% 90% 94% 87% 90% 91% 91% 87% 79% 90% 94%
Not a reason 12% 10% 6% 13% 10% 9% 9% 13% 21% 10% 6%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (1,457) (364) (570) (310) (535) (479) (961) (158) (211) (629) (333)

22
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

10F. Why Things are Out of Control — The climate and natural world
Which of these are reasons you feel things are out of control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are out of control

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 46% 42% 51% 58% 55% 39% 43% 74% 54% 24%
Not a reason 54% 58% 49% 42% 45% 61% 57% 26% 46% 76%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (1,439) (665) (774) (241) (300) (547) (351) (301) (420) (555)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 46% 76% 25% 71% 50% 25% 42% 63% 51% 37% 50%
Not a reason 54% 24% 75% 29% 50% 75% 58% 37% 49% 63% 50%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (1,439) (363) (564) (304) (531) (474) (950) (157) (210) (619) (331)

23
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

10G. Why Things are Out of Control — The economy

Which of these are reasons you feel things are out of control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are out of control

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 85% 86% 85% 83% 83% 87% 85% 72% 84% 92%
Not a reason 15% 14% 15% 17% 17% 13% 15% 28% 16% 8%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (1,452) (667) (785) (244) (299) (554) (355) (300) (422) (565)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 85% 74% 96% 71% 85% 94% 89% 70% 83% 91% 84%
Not a reason 15% 26% 4% 29% 15% 6% 11% 30% 17% 9% 16%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (1,452) (358) (567) (314) (529) (479) (950) (160) (215) (623) (327)

24
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

10H. Why Things are Out of Control — Technology

Which of these are reasons you feel things are out of control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are out of control

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 43% 41% 45% 45% 42% 46% 39% 43% 44% 40%
Not a reason 57% 59% 55% 55% 58% 54% 61% 57% 56% 60%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (1,431) (662) (769) (238) (299) (546) (349) (296) (418) (555)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 43% 43% 42% 40% 43% 42% 44% 35% 45% 44% 43%
Not a reason 57% 57% 58% 60% 57% 58% 56% 65% 55% 56% 57%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (1,431) (359) (560) (303) (528) (469) (944) (158) (208) (617) (327)

25
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

10I. Why Things are Out of Control — National security

Which of these are reasons you feel things are out of control? Is it because of...
Among those who feel things in the U.S. are out of control

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 63% 64% 62% 56% 53% 66% 71% 35% 63% 77%
Not a reason 37% 36% 38% 44% 47% 34% 29% 65% 37% 23%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (1,428) (660) (768) (232) (298) (545) (353) (286) (424) (558)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 63% 40% 80% 43% 61% 77% 67% 39% 62% 70% 63%
Not a reason 37% 60% 20% 57% 39% 23% 33% 61% 38% 30% 37%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (1,428) (353) (565) (298) (528) (473) (945) (156) (203) (614) (331)

26
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

11. Likely to Vote in 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary

How likely is it you will vote in the Democratic presidential primary or caucus in your state next year?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Very likely 47% 46% 47% 33% 42% 48% 72% 53% 40% ∗
Somewhat likely 26% 23% 29% 30% 31% 26% 11% 26% 28% ∗
Not very likely 13% 17% 9% 20% 14% 9% 5% 9% 17% ∗
Not at all likely 7% 7% 7% 6% 6% 10% 6% 5% 9% ∗
Too soon to say 7% 6% 8% 10% 6% 7% 6% 7% 6% ∗
Totals 100% 99% 100% 99% 99% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (802) (346) (455) (215) (221) (228) (137) (395) (278) (80)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Very likely 47% 61% ∗ 47% 45% ∗ 49% 57% 33% 40% 61%
Somewhat likely 26% 23% ∗ 27% 21% ∗ 23% 23% 31% 26% 20%
Not very likely 13% 7% ∗ 13% 13% ∗ 15% 6% 15% 18% 11%
Not at all likely 7% 2% ∗ 6% 10% ∗ 7% 5% 5% 10% 4%
Too soon to say 7% 7% ∗ 7% 11% ∗ 5% 9% 15% 6% 3%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗ 99% 100% 99% 100% 99%
Weighted N (802) (525) (21) (633) (157) (0) (450) (153) (129) (245) (205)

27
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

12. Biden Run for President

Regardless of whether or not you would vote for him, do you think Joe Biden should or should not run for re-election as President in 2024?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Biden should run 55% 56% 53% 56% 53% 45% 71% 54% 55% ∗
Biden should not run 45% 44% 47% 44% 47% 55% 29% 46% 45% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (799) (346) (453) (218) (221) (223) (137) (398) (273) (80)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Biden should run 55% 58% ∗ 58% 44% ∗ 56% 57% 55% 54% 59%
Biden should not run 45% 42% ∗ 42% 56% ∗ 44% 43% 45% 46% 41%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (799) (519) (21) (632) (155) (0) (444) (153) (133) (241) (203)

28
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

13A. Why Biden Should Run in 2024 — His personal qualities

Which of these are reasons you think Joe Biden should run for re-election?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic and think Biden should run

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 79% 81% 79% 75% 76% 82% 87% 82% 76% ∗
Not a reason 21% 19% 21% 25% 24% 18% 13% 18% 24% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (430) (191) (240) (120) (112) (100) (98) (214) (150) (41)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 79% 81% ∗ 79% ∗ ∗ 81% 77% 72% 76% 87%

Not a reason 21% 19% ∗ 21% ∗ ∗ 19% 23% 28% 24% 13%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (430) (299) (8) (361) (67) (0) (244) (87) (73) (124) (119)

29
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

13B. Why Biden Should Run in 2024 — His performance as President

Which of these are reasons you think Joe Biden should run for re-election?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic and think Biden should run

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 89% 89% 89% 86% 89% 87% 94% 92% 88% ∗
Not a reason 11% 11% 11% 14% 11% 13% 6% 8% 12% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (425) (188) (238) (117) (112) (98) (98) (213) (145) (41)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 89% 91% ∗ 88% ∗ ∗ 92% 81% 88% 91% 94%

Not a reason 11% 9% ∗ 12% ∗ ∗ 8% 19% 12% 9% 6%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (425) (299) (8) (356) (67) (0) (242) (87) (70) (122) (119)

30
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

13C. Why Biden Should Run in 2024 — He can defeat most Republicans
Which of these are reasons you think Joe Biden should run for re-election?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic and think Biden should run

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 75% 80% 71% 64% 75% 78% 83% 85% 73% ∗
Not a reason 25% 20% 29% 36% 25% 22% 17% 15% 27% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (420) (190) (230) (114) (108) (101) (97) (210) (148) (37)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 75% 75% ∗ 76% ∗ ∗ 80% 68% 63% 74% 86%

Not a reason 25% 25% ∗ 24% ∗ ∗ 20% 32% 37% 26% 14%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (420) (299) (8) (351) (67) (0) (242) (87) (68) (123) (119)

31
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

13D. Why Biden Should Run in 2024 — He can defeat Donald Trump, specifically
Which of these are reasons you think Joe Biden should run for re-election?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic and think Biden should run

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 83% 79% 86% 71% 76% 94% 93% 85% 86% ∗
Not a reason 17% 21% 14% 29% 24% 6% 7% 15% 14% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (429) (195) (234) (118) (113) (101) (97) (214) (148) (41)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 83% 86% ∗ 83% ∗ ∗ 84% 79% 82% 79% 90%

Not a reason 17% 14% ∗ 17% ∗ ∗ 16% 21% 18% 21% 10%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (429) (299) (8) (360) (67) (0) (246) (87) (69) (127) (119)

32
CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

13E. Why Biden Should Run in 2024 — I like him more than other Democrats
Which of these are reasons you think Joe Biden should run for re-election?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic and think Biden should run

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 61% 75% 48% 71% 70% 48% 51% 54% 66% ∗
Not a reason 39% 25% 52% 29% 30% 52% 49% 46% 34% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (422) (195) (228) (114) (112) (100) (96) (208) (148) (41)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 61% 57% ∗ 63% ∗ ∗ 59% 63% 66% 61% 56%

Not a reason 39% 43% ∗ 37% ∗ ∗ 41% 37% 34% 39% 44%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (422) (297) (8) (353) (67) (0) (245) (86) (69) (127) (119)

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CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

13F. Why Biden Should Run in 2024 — His age

Which of these are reasons you think Joe Biden should run for re-election?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic and think Biden should run

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 22% 28% 18% 32% 36% 12% 7% 22% 22% ∗

Not a reason 78% 72% 82% 68% 64% 88% 93% 78% 78% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (416) (190) (226) (113) (107) (100) (95) (207) (146) (37)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 22% 21% ∗ 25% ∗ ∗ 23% 27% 21% 25% 20%

Not a reason 78% 79% ∗ 75% ∗ ∗ 77% 73% 79% 75% 80%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (416) (294) (8) (347) (67) (0) (241) (84) (69) (122) (118)

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CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

13G. Why Biden Should Run in 2024 — He is the incumbent

Which of these are reasons you think Joe Biden should run for re-election?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic and think Biden should run

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 66% 70% 62% 58% 76% 57% 72% 69% 64% ∗
Not a reason 34% 30% 38% 42% 24% 43% 28% 31% 36% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (425) (194) (231) (116) (111) (100) (98) (209) (150) (41)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 66% 67% ∗ 64% ∗ ∗ 67% 62% 65% 55% 79%

Not a reason 34% 33% ∗ 36% ∗ ∗ 33% 38% 35% 45% 21%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (425) (297) (8) (354) (68) (0) (247) (87) (69) (129) (118)

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CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

14A. Why Biden Should Not Run in 2024 — His personal qualities
Which of these are reasons you think Joe Biden should not run for re-election?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic and think Biden should not run

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 32% 36% 29% ∗ ∗ 23% ∗ 24% 37% ∗

Not a reason 68% 64% 71% ∗ ∗ 77% ∗ 76% 63% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (347) (149) (198) (92) (100) (118) (37) (170) (120) (35)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 32% 23% ∗ 32% ∗ ∗ 34% ∗ ∗ 34% ∗

Not a reason 68% 77% ∗ 68% ∗ ∗ 66% ∗ ∗ 66% ∗
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗
Weighted N (347) (212) (13) (254) (84) (0) (188) (63) (54) (106) (82)

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CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

14B. Why Biden Should Not Run in 2024 — His performance as President
Which of these are reasons you think Joe Biden should not run for re-election?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic and think Biden should not run

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 46% 51% 42% ∗ ∗ 41% ∗ 38% 48% ∗

Not a reason 54% 49% 58% ∗ ∗ 59% ∗ 62% 52% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (349) (149) (200) (92) (101) (119) (37) (171) (121) (35)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 46% 32% ∗ 43% ∗ ∗ 49% ∗ ∗ 51% ∗

Not a reason 54% 68% ∗ 57% ∗ ∗ 51% ∗ ∗ 49% ∗
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗
Weighted N (349) (214) (13) (255) (85) (0) (189) (63) (54) (107) (82)

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CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

14C. Why Biden Should Not Run in 2024 — He could lose to most Republicans
Which of these are reasons you think Joe Biden should not run for re-election?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic and think Biden should not run

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 37% 41% 35% ∗ ∗ 42% ∗ 32% 36% ∗

Not a reason 63% 59% 65% ∗ ∗ 58% ∗ 68% 64% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (344) (144) (199) (92) (97) (119) (37) (167) (120) (35)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 37% 32% ∗ 37% ∗ ∗ 36% ∗ ∗ 35% ∗

Not a reason 63% 68% ∗ 63% ∗ ∗ 64% ∗ ∗ 65% ∗
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗
Weighted N (344) (213) (13) (250) (85) (0) (184) (63) (54) (107) (77)

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CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

14D. Why Biden Should Not Run in 2024 — He could lose to Donald Trump, specifically
Which of these are reasons you think Joe Biden should not run for re-election?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic and think Biden should not run

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 38% 50% 29% ∗ ∗ 27% ∗ 32% 47% ∗

Not a reason 62% 50% 71% ∗ ∗ 73% ∗ 68% 53% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (353) (149) (205) (95) (101) (120) (37) (177) (120) (35)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 38% 33% ∗ 38% ∗ ∗ 45% ∗ ∗ 48% ∗

Not a reason 62% 67% ∗ 62% ∗ ∗ 55% ∗ ∗ 52% ∗
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗
Weighted N (353) (214) (13) (260) (85) (0) (190) (63) (58) (108) (82)

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CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

14E. Why Biden Should Not Run in 2024 — I like other Democrats more
Which of these are reasons you think Joe Biden should not run for re-election?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic and think Biden should not run

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 59% 58% 59% ∗ ∗ 52% ∗ 60% 65% ∗

Not a reason 41% 42% 41% ∗ ∗ 48% ∗ 40% 35% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (353) (150) (203) (95) (101) (119) (38) (176) (120) (35)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 59% 59% ∗ 59% ∗ ∗ 60% ∗ ∗ 60% ∗

Not a reason 41% 41% ∗ 41% ∗ ∗ 40% ∗ ∗ 40% ∗
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗
Weighted N (353) (214) (13) (259) (85) (0) (189) (63) (58) (108) (82)

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CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

14F. Why Biden Should Not Run in 2024 — His age

Which of these are reasons you think Joe Biden should not run for re-election?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic and think Biden should not run

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 86% 87% 86% ∗ ∗ 98% ∗ 94% 80% ∗

Not a reason 14% 13% 14% ∗ ∗ 2% ∗ 6% 20% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (354) (148) (206) (93) (102) (120) (39) (176) (121) (35)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 86% 91% ∗ 85% ∗ ∗ 91% ∗ ∗ 88% ∗

Not a reason 14% 9% ∗ 15% ∗ ∗ 9% ∗ ∗ 12% ∗
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗
Weighted N (354) (215) (13) (258) (86) (0) (190) (64) (58) (107) (83)

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CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

14G. Why Biden Should Not Run in 2024 — Time for someone new
Which of these are reasons you think Joe Biden should not run for re-election?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic and think Biden should not run

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Reason 77% 78% 76% ∗ ∗ 77% ∗ 82% 72% ∗

Not a reason 23% 22% 24% ∗ ∗ 23% ∗ 18% 28% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (348) (151) (197) (95) (103) (112) (39) (170) (122) (35)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Reason 77% 75% ∗ 71% ∗ ∗ 77% ∗ ∗ 70% ∗

Not a reason 23% 25% ∗ 29% ∗ ∗ 23% ∗ ∗ 30% ∗
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗ ∗ 100% ∗
Weighted N (348) (209) (13) (253) (86) (0) (184) (63) (58) (101) (83)

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CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

15. Consider Primary Vote for Biden

In the Democratic primaries and caucuses next year, would you consider supporting Joe Biden for the Democratic Party’s nomination, or not?
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic and are very/somewhat likely to vote in a Democratic primary or caucus

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Yes, would consider 79% 82% 78% 72% 80% 79% 89% 81% 82% ∗
No, wouldn’t consider 21% 18% 22% 28% 20% 21% 11% 19% 18% ∗
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% ∗
Weighted N (583) (239) (344) (137) (163) (169) (114) (309) (188) (54)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Yes, would consider 79% 83% ∗ 82% 71% ∗ 80% 87% 76% 74% 85%
No, wouldn’t consider 21% 17% ∗ 18% 29% ∗ 20% 13% 24% 26% 15%
Totals 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% ∗ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Weighted N (583) (441) (9) (472) (104) (0) (328) (122) (83) (161) (167)

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CBS News Poll – April 21-24, 2023
Adults in the U.S.

16. Feel about Biden Running for Re-Election

How would you feel about Joe Biden running for re-election? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
Among Democrats and independents who lean Democratic

Gender Age Ideology

Total Male Female Under 30 30-44 45-64 65+ Liberal Moderate Conservative

Accepting 54% 50% 58% 44% 59% 48% 74% 59% 47% ∗
Confident 28% 32% 26% 28% 26% 22% 43% 28% 28% ∗
Nervous 27% 26% 27% 23% 30% 27% 27% 30% 27% ∗
Excited 22% 30% 16% 29% 26% 12% 21% 17% 28% ∗
Disappointed 21% 22% 21% 20% 27% 24% 11% 21% 18% ∗
Bored 14% 19% 10% 26% 13% 10% 2% 17% 9% ∗
Angry 7% 7% 8% 13% 6% 6% 3% 5% 7% ∗
Weighted N (805) (346) (459) (218) (221) (228) (137) (398) (278) (80)

2020 Vote Party ID Race White by Education

Total Biden Trump Dem Ind Rep White Black Hispanic No Degree 4yr Degree+

Accepting 54% 61% ∗ 55% 53% ∗ 52% 73% 48% 47% 58%
Confident 28% 30% ∗ 31% 20% ∗ 28% 34% 32% 24% 32%
Nervous 27% 25% ∗ 26% 29% ∗ 28% 21% 31% 26% 30%
Excited 22% 23% ∗ 25% 12% ∗ 19% 26% 27% 16% 23%
Disappointed 21% 17% ∗ 18% 32% ∗ 22% 13% 23% 23% 21%
Bored 14% 12% ∗ 13% 19% ∗ 16% 7% 8% 24% 6%
Angry 7% 6% ∗ 7% 9% ∗ 9% 5% 4% 10% 7%
Weighted N (805) (525) (21) (636) (157) (0) (450) (153) (133) (245) (205)

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 HOW THE POLL WAS CONDUCTED AND THE
MARGIN OF ERROR CALCULATED

The CBS News/YouGov survey of 2,093 adults in the U.S. was conducted between April 21-24,
2023.
This sample was weighted according to gender, age, race, and education based on the U.S. Census
American Community Survey, and the U.S. Census Current Population Survey, as well as 2020
Presidential vote and 2022 Congressional vote. Respondents were selected to be representative of
adults nationwide. The weights range from 0.5 to 7.6, with a mean of 1 and a standard deviation
of 1.1.
The margin of error (a 95% confidence interval) for a sample percentage p based upon the entire
sample is approximately 3.2%. It is calculated using the formula
s
1 + CV2
p̂ ± 100 ×
n

where CV is the coefficient of variation of the sample weights and n is the sample size used
to compute the proportion. This is a measure of sampling error (the average of all estimates
obtained using the same sample selection and weighting procedures repeatedly). The sample
estimate should differ from its expected value by less than margin of error in 95 percent of
all samples. It does not reflect non-sampling errors, including potential selection bias in panel
participation or in response to a particular survey.