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Trump’s midterm woes deepen amid worsened economic backdrop: CNN poll

The survey shows worsening views of the economy and a 49% to 41% lead for Democrats in congressional districts.

  • A new CNN/SSRS poll conducted September 16–17 shows President Donald Trump’s approval rating at a record low of 33%, with Democrats leading the generic congressional ballot by eight points, 49% to 41%.
  • Economic concerns dominate voter priorities, with 68% calling the economy "extremely important" to their vote; two-thirds of Americans say President Trump has worsened economic conditions in the country.
  • Democratic voters are 16 points likelier than GOP-aligned voters to feel extremely motivated, while President Trump's approval among independents has fallen to an anemic 25%.
  • Republicans face a bleaker midterm landscape than eight years ago, as the president's "strong disapprove" rating hits a record high for any midterm-era incumbent.
  • White House spokesman Davis Ingle previously argued the 2024 election was the "ultimate poll," as President Trump prepares to campaign in key states to boost Republican midterm turnout.
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Polls give Democrats the greatest advantage to date and indicate that the president’s priorities are not in line with voters’ concerns

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37% of Americans approve of the work of Donald Trump, the lowest percentage for a president on the eve of the midterm elections among the polls carried out by the Wall Street Journal since 1990. (ANSA)

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Trump's polls sink further in warning sign for GOP

(The Hill) -- President Trump’s approval ratings have sunk to new lows in several recent polls, driven by declining GOP support and souring views on the economy in a possible warning sign for Republicans just weeks out from the midterms. In the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, Trump’s overall approval fell three points from the previous week [...]

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