Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen with a final look at the 2024 races

2024 presidential race

As the 2024 presidential race heats up, Public Policy Polling's Tom Jensen took a final look at the potential candidates and their chances of winning the nomination from their respective parties.

On the Democratic side, Jensen believes that President Joe Biden is the clear frontrunner. He notes that Biden has a strong approval rating and a lot of support from the Democratic establishment.

However, Jensen also notes that there are a number of other Democrats who are considering running for president, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and California Governor Gavin Newsom.

• Harris is a popular figure among Democrats, and she has a lot of experience in government.
• Buttigieg is a rising star in the Democratic Party, and he has impressed many with his intelligence and charisma.
• Newsom is a popular governor in a large state, and he has a lot of fundraising potential.

On the Republican side, Jensen believes that former President Donald Trump is the clear frontrunner. He notes that Trump has a lot of support from the Republican base, and he is likely to be the nominee if he decides to run.

However, Jensen also notes that there are a number of other Republicans who are considering running for president, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

• DeSantis is a popular governor in a large state, and he has a lot of support from the Republican establishment.
• Pence is a former vice president, and he has a lot of experience in government.
• Pompeo is a former secretary of state, and he has a lot of experience in foreign policy.

Jensen believes that the 2024 presidential race is likely to be very competitive. He notes that there are a number of strong candidates on both sides, and it is difficult to predict who will win the nomination from their respective parties.

2024 Senate races

Jensen also took a look at the 2024 Senate races. He notes that the Republicans are likely to have a good year, as they are defending only 21 seats compared to the Democrats' 33.

However, Jensen also notes that there are a number of vulnerable Democratic incumbents, including Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, and Mark Kelly of Arizona.

• Manchin is a moderate Democrat who has often sided with Republicans on key issues.
• Sinema is a former Democrat who recently switched to the Independent Party.
• Kelly is a former astronaut who won a close race in 2020.

Jensen believes that the Republicans have a good chance of picking up seats in the Senate in 2024. He notes that the political environment is favorable for Republicans, and there are a number of vulnerable Democratic incumbents.

Conclusion

Jensen believes that the 2024 elections are likely to be very competitive. He notes that there are a number of strong candidates on both sides, and it is difficult to predict who will win the nomination from their respective parties or the elections.