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Frustrated with Trump, voters overwhelmingly want change, AP-NORC poll finds
PBS • • nation
Key Points:
- A new AP-NORC poll shows a strong majority of voters believe President Donald Trump is underperforming both domestically and internationally, with many seeking major change in the upcoming midterm elections.
- Democratic voters exhibit higher enthusiasm for voting than Republicans, with about three-quarters considering the midterms "extremely" important compared to roughly 60% of Republicans.
- Economic concerns, particularly the cost of living and healthcare, dominate voter priorities, overshadowing issues like immigration and crime that are traditionally stronger for Trump.
- Trump’s approval ratings remain low, with only about one-third of voters viewing him favorably and widespread disapproval of his handling of the economy and cost of living, even among some Republicans.
- While Democrats hold a slight edge in voter preference for congressional control, enthusiasm for the party is not overwhelming, and independent voters tend to view Republicans more negatively than Democrats.
