A recent Monmouth University poll has revealed that a similar number of voters are ruling out both Joe Biden and Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election. The poll, which was conducted from August 28th to September 1st, surveyed 401 registered voters in New Jersey.
According to the poll, 44% of voters said they would not vote for President Trump under any circumstances, while 43% said the same about former Vice President Biden. This indicates that there is a significant portion of the electorate that is dissatisfied with both major party candidates.
The poll also found that Biden holds a 10-point lead over Trump in New Jersey, with 52% of voters saying they would vote for him if the election were held today, compared to 42% for Trump. However, the fact that nearly half of voters are ruling out both candidates suggests that there is still a lot of uncertainty and volatility in the race.
One possible explanation for this phenomenon is that many voters are simply fed up with the current political climate and are looking for alternatives. This could explain why third-party candidates like Jo Jorgensen of the Libertarian Party and Howie Hawkins of the Green Party are polling higher than usual this year.
Another factor could be the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has upended daily life and caused widespread economic hardship. Many voters may be looking for a candidate who they believe has a clear plan for addressing these issues and getting the country back on track.
Regardless of the reasons behind this trend, it is clear that both Biden and Trump have their work cut out for them if they want to win over these skeptical voters. With just over two months until Election Day, it remains to be seen how this dynamic will play out and whether any third-party candidates will be able to make a significant impact on the race.
