In his recent State of the Union address, President Joe Biden faced criticism for delivering a repetitive and unconvincing message to Congress. Despite his efforts to sell his assertions, a majority of voters remained unconvinced, according to a recent Winning the Issues survey conducted in February.

The survey, which included statements made by Biden and his White House team, aimed to gauge the public's perception of the president's economic handling. The results revealed a significant disconnect between Biden's claims and what the electorate believes about the state of the economy.

Contrary to Biden's declaration that "the state of our union is strong and getting stronger," the survey found that 67% of respondents believed the country was on the wrong track, while only 23% disagreed. Additionally, 56% felt that Biden had not made progress on the economy, whereas only 35% thought otherwise.

Biden's statements on inflation were also met with skepticism. While the president claimed that inflation had dropped from 9% to 3%, the survey showed that 54% of respondents believed inflation had actually worsened, while only 21% believed it had improved. Moreover, a striking 78% did not believe the statement that "grocery prices are coming down," and 54% to 37% doubted the manageability of gas prices.

The president's assertion that wages were increasing at a greater rate than inflation was also met with doubt, with 61% of respondents disagreeing and only 23% agreeing. Similarly, when asked whether family income surpassed, kept up with, or lagged behind inflation, 58% said it lagged behind, 31% said it kept up, and just 7% said it surpassed.

Regarding job creation, where Biden boasted of 15 million new jobs during his tenure, the survey found that 45% of participants did not believe this claim, compared to 37% who did. Furthermore, 44% believed that most of the jobs created were merely a recovery from those lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biden's assertion that the U.S. was leading the world's economic growth was also met with skepticism, with 51% of respondents doubting this statement and only 27% believing it to be true.

When it came to Biden's fight for the middle class, voters were divided, as 50% did not believe his commitment to the middle class and Main Street, while 35% did. Additionally, 57% of respondents agreed with the statement that Biden's policies were not effective after two years of record inflation, high gas prices, and grocery costs.

One area where Biden found some solace was his efforts to lower prescription drug costs. The survey showed that 49% of participants believed he had passed laws to achieve this goal, while 31% disagreed.

These numbers present a clear challenge for the White House, indicating a significant disconnect between Biden's claims and the beliefs of the electorate. Despite attempts to sell his statements with increased volume and passion, voters remain unconvinced. The survey highlighted that 82% of participants placed more trust in the price of everyday items like groceries and gas to determine inflation, rather than official government statistics.

While some media outlets praised Biden's atypical delivery in his State of the Union address, labeling him as feisty and fiery, there is a fine line between being feisty and appearing angry. Biden's delivery crossed that line, but more crucially, he repeated statements that a majority of voters have already dismissed.

The state of the Union address presented a stark reality check for Biden and his administration. It is evident that repeating statements, even with heightened theatrics, will not make them more credible or believable to the majority of voters.

Overall, the survey serves as a reminder that winning over the electorate will require concrete action and results, rather than repetitive rhetoric.