Trump Approval Stalls at 32% as Democrats Lead Congress Vote 46%-38%
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Updated · Reuters · Nov 2
Trump Approval Stalls at 32% as Democrats Lead Congress Vote 46%-38%
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Nov 2
Summary
32% of respondents approved of Trump's job performance in the Reuters/Ipsos poll, unchanged from a week earlier and just above his 31% record low two weeks ago.
46% of voters backed Democrats over Republicans at 38% on the generic congressional ballot, though that Democratic edge narrowed from 11 points a week earlier to 8 points.
50% of independents said their midterm vote was mainly against Trump, versus 13% who saw it as a vote for him, underscoring how heavily he looms over races where he is not on the ballot.
78% called the cost of living a top voting issue, and voters favored Democrats over Republicans 43% to 32% on handling it after fuel prices surged following Trump's February war on Iran.
49% of Democrats said they were very enthusiastic about voting, compared with 33% of Republicans, as both parties battle for control of Congress with Democrats seen as stronger in the House than the Senate.