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Americans are overwhelmingly embarrassed by both Trump and Biden

Jul 12, 2024, 23:41 IST
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Joe Biden (left) and Donald Trump (right).Chip Somodevilla, Steven Hirsch-Pool/Getty Images
  • A report from the Pew Research Center found that Biden and Trump are seen as equally "embarrassing."
  • Of those polled, 63% said each nominee was humiliating
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A new report from the Pew Research Center asked many of the typical questions: how do Biden and Trump fare in a head-to-head battle, which candidate is seen as mentally sharper, where do voters stand on policy issues. But it also asked respondents about the cringe-worthiness of each candidate and found that they're tied.

According to the report, 63% of those polled find both Biden and Trump "embarrassing." On top of that, at least ⅓ of each candidate's supporters say their own nominee is humiliating, with 37% of Biden supporters saying so compared to 33% of Trump supporters.

While most supporters agree with their candidate on the issues, there are gaps in how voters view Biden and Trump's personal conduct. More Americans think that Biden is honest and cares about ordinary Americans' needs, but Trump is seen as far more mentally sharp.

Voters, however, view Trump as sharp in other respects as well, with 64% saying that he is "mean-spirited" compared to 31% for Biden.

The question of embarrassment comes as NATO allies consider the implications of another Trump presidency and America's standing on the global stage. Regardless of where the current candidates stand on substantive policy, a majority of Americans don't seem to take much pride in their seemingly "embarrassing" options.

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