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GOP Trails Democrats by 8 Points on Congressional Ballot in New Poll

The national poll shows Trump with 40% approval and Democrats leading the generic ballot by 8 points, while Rubio fares better than Vance in 2028 matchups.

  • On Thursday, an Emerson College Poll showed Democrats hold an 8-point advantage on the generic congressional ballot, with 51% of respondents supporting a Democratic candidate versus 43% backing a Republican.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio outperforms Vice President JD Vance across most hypothetical 2028 presidential matchups, despite neither official having officially declared a campaign for the election.
  • Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg maintains a 5-point lead against both Rubio and Vance, securing 49% support among likely voters and positioning himself as the strongest Democratic contender.
  • Sen. Jon Ossoff and California Gov. Gavin Newsom lead Vance by 5 points but trail Rubio by 3 and 2 points respectively. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez trails both GOP candidates.
  • Democrats currently need a net gain of four seats in the House and four seats in the Senate to win majorities, with 2028 campaign announcements expected after November's midterm elections.
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Emerson/The Hill Poll: Dems Lead GOP by Nearly 8 Points

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