Democratic Party leader Barack Obama has secured the top spot in yet another poll ranking presidents of the United States, drawing more favor than Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The 64-year-old politician not only garnered support from left-inclined participants, but also fared relatively well with the more independent and even Republican audience.
New CNN poll shows Barack Obama being favored over Donald Trump and Joe Biden
According to a recent CNN poll, conducted by SSRS, Barack Obama has emerged as the most favorable president, comfortably beating his two successors, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Obama, who served consecutive terms in the Oval Office between 2009 and 2017, secured a 57% approval rating, making him the most popular president compared to his peers. In sharp contrast, 34% of the people participating in the survey held a favorable opinion of sitting Commander-in-Chief Donald Trump, with only 30% siding with Biden.
The former Illinois senator also proved to be a popular figure among political independents, securing more than twice the votes his two successors could manage from the faction. Additionally, Obama had a near-unanimous backing of his own party, unlike Biden and Trump.
Moreover, Obama garnered considerable support from the Republican ideologists, with 19% of the group choosing him over other candidates. In comparison, both Biden and Trump could only draw 5% support from their opposing parties.
Obama has also managed to remain a well-liked personality ever since he left office. While he mostly saw mixed approval ratings during his second term, the Democrat has maintained much of his popularity in the period since. Trump, on the other hand, concluded his first term with 33% Americans rating him positively in CNN’s polling. While the number grew to 46% at the time of his second inauguration, his ratings have only plummeted since then.
Biden has experienced the worst downfall with regard to his popularity after entering the White House at 59% rating. The approval numbers slid down to 33% at the time of his departure and currently stand at an all-time career low.
