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As Biden prepares for elections, more than 6 in 10 US adults doubt his mental capability ========== A poll finds that over 6 in 10 US adults doubt President Joe Biden's mental capability to serve effectively as president. This is a slight increase from January 2022. The same poll also found that nearly 6 in 10 lack confidence in the mental capability of former President Donald Trump. Going into his State of the Union address, only 38% of US adults approve of how Biden is handling his job as president, while 61% disapprove. Democrats are more likely to favor his performance, but there is broad discontent on how Biden is handling various issues. About 4 in 10 Americans approve of the way Biden is handling healthcare, climate change, abortion policy, and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. However, people are less satisfied with his handling of immigration, the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, and the economy. Additionally, 57% of Americans think the national economy is worse off than before Biden took office. The poll also reveals that many respondents are pessimistic about their choices in November due to concerns about age and cognitive decline. Both Democrats and Republicans express doubts about the mental capability of the other party's likely nominee. Biden's age is seen as a liability that has overshadowed his policy achievements. The president has tried to deflect concerns by joking about his age and taking jabs at Trump's gaffes. However, the report from a special counsel's investigation described Biden's memory as "hazy," "fuzzy," "faulty," "poor," and with "significant limitations." #JoeBiden #UsElections #MentalCapability #Poll #ApprovalRating http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/303714