Far fewer Americans describe him as mentally sharp (29%), inspiring (26%) or energetic (24%). For the most part, perceptions of Biden’s personal traits have followed the same downward trajectory as his job ratings. https://t.co/Gaiq5Nob0z

— Pew Research Center (@pewresearch) January 26, 2024

A quarter of Americans now say “energetic” describes Biden at least fairly well – a 16-point drop from how the public saw Biden during the 2020 campaign.

The share of Democrats describing Biden as even-tempered is higher today (88%) than in 2020 (79%). On other traits, however, Democrats view Biden less positively than they did four years ago.

In 2020, about three-quarters of Democrats (74%) described Biden as mentally sharp. That share increased to 86% in March of 2021, early in his presidency. Since then, the share of Democrats describing Biden as mentally sharp has fallen 33 points (to 53%).

(via Ronin Research)

[Goodness … how can *anyone* describe Biden as ‘mentally sharp”? The fact that only a bare majority of Democrats can say that with a straight face is a big red flag for the party in November. And the more Biden talks, the worse it will get. — Ed]