As the year draws to a close, the final poll for 2023 indicates that President Joe Biden is set to conclude the year with the lowest job approval rating for any modern president entering a reelection year. Gallup’s poll, conducted from December 1 to 20, reveals that President Biden holds a 39 percent job approval rating. Among party lines, Democrats show a downward trend in support at 78 percent, while independents express a 34 percent approval.

In a comparative analysis with previous presidents at the same point in their presidencies, President Biden’s approval rating falls below his predecessors. Leaders such as Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump had varying approval ratings ranging from 43 to 58 percent.

Although the December report shows a slight increase from President Biden’s lowest approval numbers in October and November at 37 percent, concerns about the economy remain prominent. The poll indicates that 33 percent of Americans rate the economy as fair, while 45 percent deem it poor. Only 3 percent describe it as excellent, and 19 percent say it is good. Furthermore, 68 percent of Americans believe the economy is deteriorating, with only 28 percent expressing optimism about improvement.

A recent poll released earlier this month highlights former President Trump’s lead over President Biden in key swing states. Trump leads in Arizona (40 to 33 percent), Florida (44 to 34 percent), Georgia (45 to 35 percent), Michigan (39 to 38 percent), North Carolina (44 to 35 percent), and Pennsylvania (44 to 37 percent).

Economic concerns emerge as a focal point for voters, with an average of 40 percent across the six states polled considering it the most important issue for the 2024 election. Abortion ranks second with an average of 12 percent among respondents.

A November NBC poll also sheds light on President Biden’s waning support among those aged 18-34, with foreign policy, particularly his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, being a significant point of contention. 70 percent of respondents in this age group disapprove of his approach to the conflict.