What's happened
New polls show dissatisfaction with Biden and Trump, with voters open to independent candidates like Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Why it matters
The dissatisfaction with the main candidates and the openness to independent candidates could significantly impact the 2024 election.
What the papers say
The New York Times and NY Post present contrasting views on the state of the country and the trust in the two main parties to handle the economy.
How we got here
The dissatisfaction with the main candidates has prompted voters to entertain the idea of other options, as shown in the recent polls.
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Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. is an American politician who is the 46th and current president of the United States. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 47th vice president from 2009 to 2017 and represented Delaware in the United States Senate
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Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.