AP-NORC Poll Shows Voters Want Change Ahead of Midterms
A new poll finds most voters are dissatisfied with President Trump and favor Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections.
KEY POINTS
- Majority of voters believe Trump is falling short at home and abroad
- About 8 in 10 voters cite economy or cost of living as a top issue
- About three-quarters of Democratic voters say voting is extremely important
- Democrats need three net seats to win control of the House
- More voters want Democrats to control Congress and view Republicans negatively
A strong majority of voters believe President Donald Trump is falling short at home and abroad and want major change in the upcoming midterm elections, according to a new AP-NORC poll conducted less than four weeks before Election Day.
About eight in ten voters say the economy or cost of living is among their top issues, while about two-thirds cite healthcare and the war in Iran. Immigration and crime are lower priorities for voters.
“The world is going backwards. We can barely afford anything.”
Democratic voters are more enthusiastic about voting than Republican voters. About three-quarters of Democratic voters say voting in November's midterms is extremely important, compared with roughly six in ten Republicans.
More voters want Democrats to win control of Congress and hold a more negative view of Republicans. Democrats need to gain three net seats to take control of the House of Representatives.
The poll warns of difficult prospects for Republicans, who face an unpopular war with Iran and surging prices while clinging to control of Congress.
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