US Voters Favor Democrats on Economy as Trump Approval Drops to 35%

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A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted online nationwide from July 29 to August 3 found that 37 % of registered American voters say the Democratic Party has a better approach to the U.S. economy, compared with 36 % for the Republican Party. An additional 27 % of respondents are unsure or think another party would do a better job.

Among independents, Democrats lead Republicans by 12 percentage points. If congressional elections were held today, 42 % would vote for a Democrat and 37 % for a Republican.

President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to 35 %, down from 37 % in the previous month’s poll. The decline coincides with a rise in gasoline prices of more than 25 % since the U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran in February, adding roughly $1 per gallon to the cost of fuel.

The poll’s findings suggest a shift in voter sentiment that could affect the November midterm elections and control of Congress.

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Democratic Party · Donald Trump · Republican Party · Reuters/Ipsos · United States · United States electorate

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[● 7 SOURCES] Independents in the poll favored Democrats over Republicans by 12 percentage points. kelo.com · wkzo.com · wdez.com · www.antaranews.com · kfgo.com · +2 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The Republican edge on the economy has steadily deteriorated during Trump's current term, narrowing to zero in recent months. kelo.com · wkzo.com
[DISPUTED] Trump's approval rating fell to 35%, down from 37% in a prior Reuters/Ipsos poll. kelo.com · wkzo.com · wdez.com · www.antaranews.com · kfgo.com · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Gasoline prices have surged by more than 25% since the Iran war began, adding about $1 per gallon for American drivers. kelo.com · wkzo.com · wdez.com · www.antaranews.com · kfgo.com · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] 27 % of respondents are unsure or think another party would do a better job. kelo.com · wkzo.com · wdez.com · www.antaranews.com · kfgo.com · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] If congressional elections were held now, 42% of registered voters would vote for a Democrat and 37% for a Republican. kelo.com · wkzo.com · wdez.com · www.antaranews.com · kfgo.com · +2 more
[● 2 SOURCES] 37% of registered US voters say the Democratic Party has a better approach to the U.S. economy, compared with 36% for the Republican Party. kelo.com · wkzo.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The poll was conducted online nationwide from July 29 to August 3, 2024. wdez.com · wkzo.com · www.antaranews.com · kfgo.com · news.cnyes.com · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] 37 % of registered U.S. voters say the Democratic Party has a better approach to the economy, compared with 36 % for the Republican Party. wdez.com · wkzo.com · www.antaranews.com · kfgo.com · news.cnyes.com · +1 more