Majorities say they have some confidence in Biden's ability to govern

A new AP-NORC poll finds roughly three-quarters of Americans say they have at least some confidence in President Biden's ability to manage the White House and confer with advisers, while fewer are confident in him to manage spending or reduce corruption.

Would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence or hardly any confidence in Joe Biden’s ability to...?

great deal of confidence

Only

some confidence

Hardly

any confidence at all

Incorporate advice into decision making

47%

32%

21%

Effectively manage the White House

44%

29%

27%

Appoint well-qualified leaders

42%

27%

31%

Effectively manage the military

35%

32%

Effectively manage government spending

24%

35%

40%

Work with Republicans in Congress

20%

45%

36%

Reduce corruption in Washington

18%

37%

45%