Americans' Economic Anger Hits Trump and Republicans' Midterm Prospects
A new CNN poll shows 77% of Americans, including a majority of Republicans, believe Trump's policies have increased the cost of living. Trump's approval rating on the economy has dropped to a career low of 30%.
Economic Dissatisfaction
A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds that 77% – including a majority of Republicans – say that President Donald Trump's policies have increased the cost of living in their own community. Trump's approval rating stands at 30% on the economy, a career low.
Political Impact
In the latest poll, Democrats are more trusted than the GOP to handle central economic issues, including the cost of living, helping the middle class and inflation. When it comes to cost of living, Democrats hold a 9-point advantage.
Voter Priorities
Notably, the bloc of Americans that cares most about the economy appears to include some of the most politically persuadable. Sixty percent of "true" independents – those who don't lean toward either party – say the economy matters more than any other midterm issues.
Gas Price Crisis
Lower-income Americans sharply reduced their gas consumption in the month following the Iran war, yet spiking prices still forced them to spend more at the pump, worsening the economy's economic disparities, new research released Wednesday showed.