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As Joe Biden runs for a second term in the White House, the nation is watching. So far, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) confirmed it has no plans to host any primary debates. This means Biden won't have to get on a stage and defend his record against Democratic challengers Marianne Williamson and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Though despite this clear move to help the president out, his support base might not be as stable as most would assume. A brand new poll sheds light on an issue that should concern Biden and those working to get him another term in the Oval Office.

This doesn't look good for the president

In a poll conducted by Quinnipiac University, 51% of Americans who affirmed their plans to vote for Biden also stated this is subject to change. Whether or not this bloc of Biden voters sticks with him or casts their ballots for another contender depends upon the events leading up to the party's primary. On the flip side, 46% of Biden voters told Quinnipiac University they wouldn't be willing to support a candidate other than the president in the Democratic primary. When pitted against Kennedy Jr. and Williamson, Biden leads overwhelmingly. Nevertheless, the president may not be as solid of a shoo-in as most Americans would assume for an incumbent candidate.

The age factor

One undeniable aspect that stands to work against the president is his age. Right now, Biden is months away from turning 81 and will hence be 86 at the time of the 2028 presidential election. A poll run by The Associated Press-NORC Center just last month showed a whopping 77% of Americans agree Biden's too old to operate effectively as president for a second term. Interestingly enough, this 77% also includes 69% of Democrats. Allies and supporters of the president, nonetheless, continue working to put talk of Biden's age to rest. They generally reference what they perceive as Biden's positive record in office and/or the possibility of a second Trump term as factors that will ultimately persuade Americans to reelect the current president. At the end of the day, time will reveal if Biden secures the Democrat Party's nomination and how he fares in the 2024 general election.