Summary
Recent polls, including our own, show President Joe Biden simultaneously gaining ground and stuck in a dead-heat with former President Donald Trump should the 2024 presidential election become a 2020 rematch. Amna Nawaz discussed the race with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir.
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Five Facts
- Who is Faiz Shakir? What well-known politician did Shakir work for?
- When did Shakir serve as a Democratic campaign strategist?
- Where is the race at this moment in time? How could things change?
- How much has Biden's approval rating risen in the last year?
- Why does Biden "acts more like a prime minister than a president" according to this Shakir?
- What Democratic challengers is Biden facing, according to Shakir?
Focus Questions
Why do you think incumbent (currently filling the office) presidents so frequently win elections?
How do you think a political leader, incumbent or not, should communicate with the American electorate that they are the right person for the job?
News Analysis: How do you think the news media helps shape the outcome of elections?
Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?
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What students can do: When is the next election in your state or local area? What can you do to get involved?
