Fox News Poll: Cost of living concerns weigh on GOP in midterms
A Fox News survey finds that concern about living costs and dissatisfaction with the economy are weighing on Republicans ahead of the midterm elections. Democrats lead in the poll’s preference for House candidates, while seven in 10 voters say they plan to vote to send a message to Donald Trump.
Six in 10 voters name the cost of living as their main economic worry; 74% rate the economy negatively and 53% expect it to worsen. Trump’s overall approval is 36%, a survey low, and just 22% approve of his handling of inflation. Democrats lead the House preference 54% to 45%, widening their advantage from last month; among voters certain to turn out, the lead is 52% to 46%. The article also reports Democrats leading on 10 of 13 issues, with corruption and inflation among voters’ top concerns.
- Living costs are voters’ leading economic concern.
- Trump’s approval fell to 36%, a poll low.
- Democrats lead the House preference by nine points.
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Midterm elections take place halfway through a US president’s four-year term. Voters choose members of Congress, including all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, which helps decide whether the president’s party can pass laws and oversee government.
The Republican Party is Donald Trump’s party, while the Democratic Party is its main rival. The cost of living refers to the price of everyday essentials such as food, housing and energy; voters’ views on the economy can shape which party they support.
Opinion polls ask a sample of people how they feel or plan to vote, so they offer a snapshot rather than a prediction of the result. Their findings can vary, and the outcome also depends on who turns out to vote.