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Voters Favor Democrats on Key Issues but Lack Faith in Either Party to Solve Problems: AP-NORC Poll
The party has a 38% to 27% edge on cost of living, but only about 2 in 10 voters say Democrats solve problems well.
The AP-NORC poll of 2,140 adults conducted Sept. 24-28 shows Democrats have gained ground on cost-of-living issues, with 38% of registered voters favoring the Democratic Party compared to 27% for Republicans.
Partisan disputes over spending in Congress have triggered repeated government shutdowns in the last year, fueling voter dissatisfaction as consumers face higher prices for daily necessities like groceries and gasoline.
About 6 in 10 registered voters say Republicans appear "focused on helping rich and powerful people," while only about 3 in 10 say the same about the Democratic Party, the survey found.
Voters remain skeptical of both parties: 55% of registered voters describe the Republican Party as "too extreme," while 45% say the same about the Democratic Party, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction.
Despite Democrats' polling gains, only about 2 in 10 registered voters say the Democratic Party is "able to solve important problems," signaling deep voter skepticism that will challenge both parties heading into November.