Poll: Democrats have biggest advantage for control of Congress in 8 years

"The survey of 1,443 adults, conducted from Nov. 10-13 found: Democrats holding their largest advantage, 14 points, on the question of who respondents would vote for if the midterm elections were held today; President Trump's approval rating is just 39%, his lowest since right after the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol; A combined 6-in-10 blame congressional Republicans or Trump for the government shutdown; and Nearly 6-in-10 say Trump's top priority should be lowering prices and no other issue comes close."

"From the political parties and Congress to the Supreme Court and the media, other respondents said they had little to no confidence in these critical institutions. "I feel lost," said poll respondent Wayne Dowdy of Memphis, Tenn., who calls himself a "lapsed Democrat." "The parties don't speak to me anymore." He said he often feels unseen by the Democratic Party, but, given the alternative, he plans to keep supporting Democratic candidates for now."

"The disillusionment extends to how people see those in the opposite political party. Big majorities of Democrats and Republicans said the other party is "dishonest" and "closed-minded" about politics. All of it makes for a volatile political stew heading into the holidays, but with Republicans in charge of all the levers of power in Washington, Democrats have the clear advantage a year out from next year's midterm elections."

Democrats hold a 14-point advantage on who respondents would vote for if midterms were held today. President Trump's approval rating stands at 39%, his lowest since just after Jan. 6, 2021. Six-in-ten respondents blame congressional Republicans or Trump for the government shutdown. Nearly six-in-ten say Trump's top priority should be lowering prices. Respondents report little to no confidence in political parties, Congress, the Supreme Court, and the media. Many voters describe the opposing party as dishonest and closed-minded, and some disillusioned voters nevertheless plan to support Democratic candidates for now.

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