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9/29/26 - Generic Ballot For Control Of U.S. House: Dems 51%, GOP 39%, Dem Party Ahead On Key Issues, Boosted By Independents, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; 71% Prefer Candidates Who Supp
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Key Points:
- A Quinnipiac University national poll shows 51% of registered voters prefer Democrats to control the U.S. House, compared to 39% for Republicans, with Democrats leading notably among independents (54% vs. 30%).
- Voters believe Democrats handle key issues better, including health care (55% vs. 31%), cost of living (49% vs. 36%), international conflicts (48% vs. 40%), and artificial intelligence (42% vs. 29%).
- Approval ratings for congressional Republicans stand at 26%, while Democrats have a 22% approval; President Trump’s overall approval remains low at 34%, with particularly low marks on economy (31%) and foreign policy (34%).
- A significant majority of voters (71%) favor candidates who support stricter AI regulations, and 79% prioritize AI safety over rapid innovation, reflecting widespread concern about AI risks.
- Most voters (73%) oppose building AI data centers in their communities, including 85% of Democrats, 76% of independents, and 55% of Republicans, indicating strong local resistance to AI infrastructure expansion.
