Despite Democratic animosity, Republican approval of Manchin has skyrocketed during Biden's presidency.
Manchin, widely considered the most centrist Democratic senator, has taken heat from many Democrats for not supporting Biden's key policies, including his wide-reaching social and climate spending bill.
But a new Morning Consult poll found that his opposition to these policies may have fueled a surge in popularity with conservative voters in West Virginia. The poll, released Monday, showed Manchin's overall support increasing by 16 points since Biden took office last January — the largest gain from any senator., whose approval of Manchin increased by 34 points since early 2021, according to Morning Consult. The poll found that Manchin now has a 69-point approval rating among Republicans.
Democratic Senator Joe Manchinâs approval rating has skyrocketed during Joe Bidenâs presidencyâa surge fueled by Republicans. Above, Manchin waits before the State of the Union in Washington D.C. on March 1. The news could bolster his odds of getting reelected, as Republicans largely dominate politics in West Virginia. Though Manchin narrowly won re-election in 2018, former PresidentThe increased approval among Republicans has come at a cost, however, the poll found.
Meanwhile, Manchin's approval rating also increased among independent voters. In early 2021, 57 percent of independents disapproved of him, that number decreased in the latest poll to 35 percent. Additionally, 50 percent approval of Manchin's job inManchin saw the strongest surge in favorability of any senator, and he is now the eighth most popular senator in the United States, according to the poll.
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