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Poll: Democrats slightly lead Republicans on economy heading into midterms
Democrats held a slight advantage over Republicans on handling the economy before the midterm elections.
The poll surveyed 2,527 registered voters nationwide from October 5 to 7; 43% trusted Democrats more on the economy, compared with 40% for Republicans.
Among true independents without a partisan lean, 13% favored Democrats on the economy, while 9% favored Republicans.
Democrats had their strongest support among voters ages 18 to 39, and no age group preferred Republicans over Democrats.