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Trump’s approval rating drops to 36% two weeks before midterms, poll finds

Voters disapprove of Trump’s handling of economy and cost of living, says poll in new low recorded by NY Times/Siena Donald Trump ’s approval rating sank to 36% just two weeks before the midterm elections , the lowest recorded in a poll by the New York Times/Siena College , with most respondents expressing frustration over his handling of the US economy,…

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Donald Trump's approval rating hits new low as Iran war shapes voters' opinionsUS President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to a record low of 33%, with 66% of US adults disapproving of his performance, according to a Washington

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95% of MAGA Republicans approve of Trump. For non-MAGA Republicans, it's 47%.Three national polls show President Trump's approval rating hitting new lows as Democrats lead Republicans by 8 to 10 points ahead of the midterms. Why it matters: Republicans need Trump's loyalists to turn out, but embracing an unpopular president risks alienating independents they need to win competitive races . Driving the news: New polls from the…

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Midterm polls 2026: What Americans expect for House and Senate controlFifty-five percent of Americans said Democrats will win the House, while 40% said Republicans will keep control of the lower chamber, according to a Pew Research Center poll.

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DDHQ poll reveals Americans' urgent issues ahead of midtermsAmong preferred party polling, the Democratic Party received 49% of the vote, compared to 42% for the Republican Party.

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The big unknown behind Democrats' polling leadsPoll after poll spells trouble for GOP candidates — in purple states and deep-red ones alike — but while Democrats see a blue wave coming, some Republicans see a polling mirage. Why it matters: Pollsters worry they're flying partly blind. Even a modest polling error could mean the difference between Republicans retaining control of Congress and President…

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