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A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll sheds light on Americans' dissatisfaction with the prospect of a rematch between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Trump leads Biden by six percentage points in the nationwide poll of 1,250 U.S. adults, with 40% supporting Trump compared to Biden's 34%. Despite calls for new faces in presidential elections, only 18% expressed they would not vote if faced with the Trump-Biden choice.
The survey indicates a shift in Trump's favor after earlier tying with Biden. Trump's decisive wins in Iowa and New Hampshire, coupled with Nikki Haley's reluctance to exit the Republican race, have fueled the narrative of a potential rematch.
Even with the option of third-party candidates, Trump maintains a lead, drawing 36% support, while Biden trails with 30%. Dissatisfaction with the two-party system is evident, with slightly over half expressing discontent.
The poll also reveals significant opposition to the idea of Biden seeking re-election, with 70% agreeing he should not. Similarly, 56% believe Trump should not run again. Concerns about age persist, as three-quarters of respondents deem Biden too old for the job, while half say the same about Trump.
Despite these sentiments, Haley, aiming to capitalize on dissatisfaction, faces an uphill battle. The poll shows Trump with a commanding lead over Haley at 64% to 19% in anticipation of the Feb. 24 Republican nomination contest in South Carolina.
Motivations behind voting differ, with 59% of Biden supporters primarily driven by opposition to Trump, while Trump voters express positivity about their candidate and policies.
The poll introduces a new factor in the form of legal troubles for Trump, with 55% of Republicans suggesting he should be convicted and sentenced if found guilty. However, most Republicans do not believe Trump is guilty of charges like election fraud.