WASHINGTON – Americans in the nation’s capital had mixed preferences about which Democrat they would like to see on the 2024 presidential ticket, and some are hoping for a candidate other than Joe Biden. “Someone closer to the middle,” a woman named Robin told Fox News. Asked if she would like to see Biden run again, Robin said, “That’s a no.” A new poll found that 64% of Democratic voters don’t want to Joe Biden will run again in 2024 as his overall approval rating has dropped to just 33%. BIDEN TO FACE 2024 OPPOSITION FROM FAR-LEFT TEAM, IMPOSING ‘HIS JOB AS PRESIDENT’ President Biden speaks during an event celebrating the passage of the Safe Communities Act on the South Lawn at the White House, July 11, 2022. (REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo) Asked by a reporter about a poll response showing Democrats don’t want him to run again, Biden said “they want me to run” and urged the reporter to “read the polls.” But when asked who should appear at the top of the Democratic ticket in 2024, some voters had other candidates in mind. “I think Michelle Obama because I think she’s very strong and she would do a great job with this nation,” Ellen told Fox News. POLITICO REPORTS PROGRESSIVES IN BIDEN ADMINISTRATION DISAPPOINTED BY PRESIDENT’S MESSAGES ON INFLATION The North Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, July 9, 2021. (Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images) Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll found that of those who said they planned to vote in 2024 Democratic primaries and preferred a candidate other than Biden, 33% cited the president’s age as the most important reason. This was followed by job performance at 32% and 12% just wanted someone new. Several people in Washington, D.C., said they would like to see a Democrat lose easily to a Republican candidate, citing Gavin Newsom and Bernie Sanders as examples. DEMOCRATIC, DEMOCRATIC STRATEGISTS WEIGH IN WHAT BIDEN NEEDS TO CHANGE TO STOP GOP IN NOVEMBER David shares his thoughts on who he wants to see run in 2024 (Fox News Digital) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Only 26% of Democratic voters in the poll said the party should nominate Biden in 2024. “Everybody, especially the press, likes to point out when they’re wrong,” Deborah told Fox News. Biden “has the country’s best interest at heart.” Another man named David agreed. “He’s got a lot on his shoulders, he’s done well,” David said. “I don’t blame him for inflation.” Lisa Bennatan is an associate producer/writer for Fox News Digital Originals. Follow her on Twitter @LisaBennatan and on Instagram @Lisa_Bennatan
