CNN’s senior data reporter, Harry Enten, has sounded a loud alarm for President Joe Biden’s chances of retaining the White House in 2024. According to Enten’s latest analysis, there is a “very real possibility” that former President Donald Trump could stage a comeback and snatch the presidency once again.
According to Enten, Trump’s position within the GOP is historically strong, making him the top contender for the party’s 2024 nomination, and is now “better positioned to win the general election than he was during the 2020 or 2016 campaigns.”
Despite facing legal battles, the former president is commanding a commanding lead in the GOP primary, with a staggering advantage of over 30 percentage points.
Adding to President Biden’s woes, the CNN expert highlights a recent Quinnipiac University poll from Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state. The state, which narrowly voted for Trump in 2016 and Biden in 2020, now shows Trump edging out Biden by a mere 1 point. While this result falls within the poll’s margin of error, it signals a remarkable achievement for Trump, bolstering his chances for a potential rematch against Biden.
Enten warns that the 2024 election will likely hinge on the outcomes in these pivotal swing states. The developments so far paint a worrisome picture for the current president, as Trump’s resurgence poses a serious threat to Biden’s political future.
While Enten acknowledges that the political landscape can change rapidly, he emphasizes that, for now, the odds of Trump’s return to the Oval Office within the next two years are very real.
The potential repercussions of a Trump victory could reshape the country’s trajectory, and even put democracy at risk, political experts say.