A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist National Poll finds President Biden just ahead of Donald Trump in a general election match up among registered voters, 48% to 47%.
However, if Trump were convicted on criminal charges, Biden opens a six-percentage point lead over Trump, 51% to 45%.
Although Biden’s approval rating is only 40% nationally, he is buoyed by the support of voters who somewhat disapprove of the job he is doing as president.