Trump leads Biden in recent polls, concerns over Biden's age

Recent opinion polls from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal have shown former US President Donald Trump extending his lead over current President Joe Biden. The polls indicate a 6-point lead for Trump, up from 3 points the previous week, among registered voters likely to participate in the upcoming election.

In the New York Times and Siena College poll, Trump, a Republican, holds a significant lead over Biden, a Democrat. This marks Trump's largest lead in a Times/Siena poll since 2015. The Wall Street Journal poll also reflects a 6-point advantage for Trump over Biden, compared to a 2-point lead in a previous survey conducted in February.

One of the key concerns highlighted by respondents in both polls is Biden's age, with 80% of participants in The Wall Street Journal poll expressing the view that he is too old to seek a second term. Despite criticisms of his debate performance and calls for him to step aside, Biden's campaign has reiterated his commitment to remaining in the race.

Early post-debate polling data suggests that Trump is either maintaining or slightly increasing his lead over Biden. The Times poll shows a 3-point swing in favor of Trump post-debate, with more voters expressing worries about Biden's age.

The Biden campaign, however, remains optimistic about the race, emphasizing that internal polling indicates a close contest between Biden and Trump. While there have been instances where Biden has narrowed the gap, the campaign acknowledges the importance of strengthening its coalition.

Despite the challenges, the Biden campaign believes in its chances for victory in November, citing mobilizing issues that they believe will resonate with voters. Nevertheless, recent data from the Times poll suggests that Trump is maintaining or even increasing his lead, even in scenarios involving third-party and independent candidates.

The latest polls indicate a widening lead for Donald Trump over Joe Biden, with concerns about Biden's age playing a significant role in shaping voter opinions. While the Biden campaign remains optimistic and focused on key issues, Trump's consistent lead in recent surveys underscores the competitive nature of the upcoming election.