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Fewer Americans see GOP as better for protecting US, keeping it prosperous: Gallup
The Gallup poll shows 47% of Americans now favor Democrats on prosperity while Republicans hold a 7-point lead on national security, reflecting declining GOP confidence.
- Gallup's poll released Tuesday finds 47% of Americans say the Democratic Party is better at keeping the country prosperous, up from 44% last year, while 48% see the Republican Party as better at protecting the U.S. from terrorism and military threats, compared to 41%.
- Since President Donald Trump began his second term, Gallup says Republicans' weaker position mainly reflects fewer Americans preferring the GOP rather than increased confidence in Democrats.
- Gallup's annual Governance poll was conducted this year among 1,000 adults with a ±4 percentage-point margin at the 95% confidence level and shows Republicans at 40% favorability, Democrats 37%.
- When asked which party can handle the top problem, 40% chose the Democratic Party and 38% chose the Republican Party, Gallup notes this measure could inform the 2026 midterm elections.
- Longer-Term trends show Gallup finds at least half of Americans view both parties unfavorably, with 58% for the Republican Party and 61% for the Democratic Party, while Americans praise GOP policy positions .
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Fewer Americans see GOP as better for protecting US, keeping it prosperous: Gallup
Americans view the Republican Party as the party more capable of protecting the U.S. and keeping it prosperous, but fewer people hold this view since last year, according to a Gallup survey.
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