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Republican enthusiasm gap adds to midterm challenges
Democrats hold a 48-45 lead among registered voters and an eight-point edge among those certain to vote, a Washington Post-Ipsos poll found.
- A new Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows Democrats holding a 48-45 edge on the generic ballot among registered voters, with that lead expanding to eight points among those absolutely certain to vote.
- Voters identify the economy as their top concern as gas prices remain above $4 a gallon amid the war with Iran, with many blaming President Trump for rising costs.
- Many Republicans are centering campaigns on portraying Democratic opponents as too liberal, while attempting to highlight their "working families tax cut" to demonstrate affordability.
- More than 70% of Democrats consider voting more important this year than previously, outpacing Republican enthusiasm as parties holding the White House historically struggle in midterm elections.
- Bowling Green political science professor Rob Alexander warned of a "really ugly fall," stating, "It seems to be the tactic that we're settling into" regarding negative campaign strategies.
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Total News Sources13
Leaning Left0Leaning Right8Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution62% Right
Bias Distribution
- 62% of the sources lean Right
62% Right
C 38%
R 62%
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