NBC Poll Finds Majority Say Trump Hurt the Economy Ahead of Midterms
Trump’s approval falls to a second-term low as 55% of registered voters say his policies have hurt the economy, NBC News found.
- The latest NBC News poll revealed 55% of voters believe Donald Trump's policies have hurt the economy, while 56% disapprove of his overall job performance.
- Midterm election sentiment shows 43% of registered voters say their vote for Congress expresses opposition to Trump, while 27% plan to express support for him.
- The Republican Party currently trails the Democratic Party on economic trust, 38%-39%, as more than 6 in 10 voters say the Iran war is not worth it.
- In the battle for Congress, the Democratic Party holds a 5-point lead, 50%-45%, targeting red-leaning Senate races in Alaska, Iowa, Ohio, and Texas.
- Pollster Jeff Horwitt noted that "the incumbent president's party usually faces rough headwinds during midterm elections," complicating the GOP's efforts to retain control of the House.
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Trump's Approval Ratings Drop as Voters Cite Economy
The poll, released Sunday, says 41% of voters approve of Trump's handling of the job, while 56% disapprove. The approval is one point lower than a poll in June and three points lower than in March.
Poll: Most voters say Trump has hurt the economy as competitive midterm election looms
President Donald Trump’s sinking ratings threaten to drag down Republicans in November’s midterm elections, as voters blame him for high prices and a shaky economy, according to a new NBC News poll.
43 Percent Say Midterm Vote Is Meant to Oppose Trump: Poll
A growing share of American voters say their vote in this year's midterm election is being driven by opposition to President Donald Trump, according to a poll from NBC News that was published on Sunday. The survey found that 43 percent of registered voters view their congressional vote as a way to…
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