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Report Summary: Biden's Job Rating and Public Views of Economy (July 2022)

Key Findings on Biden's Job Approval

• President Biden's approval rating stands at 37%, the lowest point of his presidency, with a 18-point decline from the previous year and a significant drop from last July (55%).
• Approval is lowest among Republicans and those leaning Republican, while Democrats and Democratic leaners show slightly better support, though it has weakened overall.
• Demographic breakdowns reveal:
  • Disapproval is high across age groups, education levels, and racial demographics, particularly among White adults (68% disapprove) and young adults (31% approve).
  • Black adults are the only group with majority approval (57%), but Asian and Hispanic adults have mixed views.
• Public confidence in Biden's ability to address major issues, such as the economy and unity, has declined, with majorities expressing little confidence in specific areas.

Public Views on the Economy

• Economic conditions are viewed more negatively than in the past few years: 13% rate it excellent or good, down from 28% six months prior.
• Republicans rate the economy more unfavorably (67% poor) compared to Democrats (32%).
• Inflation concerns are dominant, with 75% concerned about rising prices for food and consumer goods, and identical shares concerned about gasoline and energy costs.
• Personal financial situations are also rated more negatively, particularly among Republicans, with 42% in poor shape compared to Democrats.

Partisan Divides and Other Findings

• Strong bipartisan disagreement exists on economic policies: 56% believe Biden's policies have worsened the economy, with Republicans overwhelmingly supportive of this view (90%) versus Democrats (32%).
• Biden and Trump are both viewed unfavorably, with similar patterns of negative ratings among their opposing bases.
• Leadership evaluations show that congressional figures like Pelosi and McConnell face widespread criticism, while inflation is attributed to factors like business profit-seeking and the COVID-19 pandemic, with partisan differences in attribution.

Methodology Notes

• The study surveyed 6,174 U.S. adults in June-July 2022, weighted to reflect demographic proportions.
• Sampling and weighting details provided ensure reliability, with margins of error around 1.8 percentage points.
• Full report available on Pew Research Center's website.