SACRAMENTO – Today, California Republican Party Chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson released the following statement in the lead up to President Joe Biden’s fundraising visit to California:

“If President Biden is expecting a warm welcome from the Golden State today, he hasn’t been paying attention to local polls that show his approval at record lows among Californians. It seems even deep-blue California can’t get behind his disastrous agenda of high inflation, open borders, weak foreign policy, failing schools, and rampant crime. No amount of time spent rubbing elbows with Hollywood elites while bragging about the imaginary merits of ‘Bidenomics’ will change the fact that Joe Biden’s presidency is an abject failure.”

BACKGROUND:

• A PPIC survey out this week shows President Biden’s approval hitting a record low among Californians at 47%. This includes:
  • 41% approval from Independents
  • 45% approval from Central Valley Residents
  • 35% approval from Inland Empire Residents
  • 46% approval from Orange/San Diego Residents
  • 45% approval from Women 
  • 44% approval from Latinos
• PPIC also found that:
  • Nearly two thirds (65%) of Californians expect bad economic times in the year ahead.
  • Nearly 3 in 4 (74%) are less comfortable making major purchases today, like a house or a car, when compared to six months ago 
  • Two thirds (66%) are less comfortable making other household purchases today when compared to six months ago
• A recent Berkeley IGS poll  found for the first time in his presidency, Biden’s numbers are underwater, with a majority of voters (52%) disapproving of his job performance. Those who disapprove span a variety of key demographics, including:
  • No Party Preference voters (55%)
  • Moderate voters (53%)
• Voters from several regions with targeted races, including: 
  • Central Valley (60%)
    • Inland Empire (62%)
    • Women voters (50%)
    • Voters in every age group from 18-65 years old
    • Latino voters (55%)
    • Asian/Pacific Islander voters (50%)
  • San Diego County (55%)
  • Orange County (61%) 
• On a host of major issues and by huge margins, according to Berkeley IGS, voters are rejecting Biden’s efforts on:
  • Inflation: 61% disapprove, 31% approve
  • Immigration: 60% disapprove, 30% approve
  • Economy: 55% disapprove, 37% approve
  • Fighting between Israel and Hamas: 55% disapprove, 35% approve
  • Crime and criminal justice: 53% disapprove, 32% approve
  • Relations with China: 46% disapprove, 34% approve