US Poll: Democrats Lead Republicans on Economy, Trump Approval Dips
Summary
A Reuters/Ipsos survey shows Democrats narrowly ahead of Republicans on managing the U.S. economy for the first time in nearly a decade, while Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped to 35 percent. The poll also indicates Democrats hold an early lead in voter preference ahead of the November midterm elections.
Key Points
- For the first time in nearly a decade, more U.S. voters say Democrats are better at handling the economy than Republicans.
- Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 35 percent, according to the Reuters/Ipsos survey.
- Democrats lead Republicans 42 percent to 37 percent in a hypothetical congressional vote, with independents favoring Democrats by 12 points.
- Rising fuel prices and inflation are emerging as major political challenges for Trump ahead of the midterm elections.
