At a recent stop on his book tour, Joe Biden said “I think I'm the most qualified person in the country to be president.” Which of the following comes closest to your views on this statement?

At a recent stop on his book tour, Joe Biden said “I think I'm the most qualified person in the country to be president.” Which of the following comes closest to your views on this statement? Published on December 4, 2018 → Survey conducted on December 4, 2018 on 1471 U.S. adults

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I agree that he’s the most qualified, and I would support him if he ran

30%

I agree that he’s the most qualified, but I would not support him if he ran

I disagree that he’s the most qualified, but I would support him if he ran

14%

I disagree that he’s the most qualified, and I would not support him if he ran

31%

Don't know

18%

I agree that he’s the most qualified, and I would support him if he ran

30%

I agree that he’s the most qualified, but I would not support him if he ran

I disagree that he’s the most qualified, but I would support him if he ran

14%

I disagree that he’s the most qualified, and I would not support him if he ran

31%

Don't know

18%

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