Democrats just seized Republicans’ biggest political advantage, new poll finds

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump looks on during an event about the Freedom Haulers program at the White House in Washington, DC, on July 30 (AFP/Getty)A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that Americans trust Democrats more than Republicans to manage the economy for the first time in nearly a decade. The survey indicates 37% of registered voters chose Democrats for economic management, while 36% backed Republicans. Donald Trump's approval rating has slipped to 35%, a two-point drop from the previous month and just one point above his lowest recorded approval. The shift in economic trust is linked to rising living costs, including a significant increase in gasoline prices following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Democrats also lead on the generic congressional ballot, with 42% support compared to 37% for Republicans, suggesting economic issues could be pivotal in the upcoming midterm elections. In fullFor the first time in years, voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on the economy: pollMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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