Trump Approval Near Record Low; Democrats Lead Republicans In Poll
What Happened
US President Donald Trump’s job approval stood at 32%, just above his Reuters/Ipsos record low of 31%, ahead of the November 3 congressional midterm elections. Registered voters preferred Democrats over Republicans 46% to 38% on the generic congressional ballot. Cost of living was a major concern, with 78% of voters calling it very important or the most important issue in deciding their vote. Among independents, 50% said their congressional vote was a vote against Trump.
Key Takeaways
Trump enters the midterms with approval near its lowest level in Reuters/Ipsos polling, while Democrats hold an 8-point national generic-ballot advantage. However, Reuters notes that national polling does not capture the individual state and district contests that determine control of Congress.