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Democrats have the edge on economy, immigration in new NPR poll : NPR
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Key Points:
- An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows registered voters prefer electing Democrats to Congress over Republicans by a 12-point margin, with Democrats favored on handling gas prices, the economy, and foreign policy amid rising costs and the Iran war.
- President Trump’s approval rating remains low at 39%, with a record-high 53% strong disapproval, while a plurality of voters (45%) see their congressional vote as a rejection of Trump, including majorities of Democrats and independents.
- Democrats hold an enthusiasm and independent voter advantage heading into the 2026 midterms, making traditionally Republican districts and Senate races in states Trump won highly competitive.
- The Republican Party has lost its edge on key issues like immigration, the economy, gas prices, and foreign policy, with more voters now favoring Democrats on these topics compared to earlier in 2024.
- Some Republican candidates in Trump-leaning districts and states are distancing themselves from Trump’s policies, advocating for changes such as ending the Iran war and suspending gas taxes to appeal to moderate voters.
