Voters favor Democrats on key issues but lack faith in either party to solve problems: AP-NORC poll
The party has a 38% to 27% edge on cost of living, but only about 2 in 10 voters say Democrats solve problems well.
- The AP-NORC poll of 2,140 adults conducted September 24–28 shows Democrats gaining ground on cost-of-living issues, with 38% of registered voters favoring the Democratic Party compared to 27% for Republicans.
- Partisan disputes over spending in Congress have triggered repeated government shutdowns in the last year, while consumers face higher prices for daily necessities, fueling voter frustration with political gridlock.
- About 6 in 10 registered voters say Republicans appear "focused on helping rich and powerful people," while only about 3 in 10 say the same about the Democratic Party.
- Voters express criticism of both parties: 55% of registered voters describe the Republican Party as "too extreme," while 45% say the same about the Democratic Party.
- Despite Democratic gains on specific issues, voters have little confidence either party can solve important problems; only about 2 in 10 registered voters say the Democratic Party is "able to solve important problems.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)Poll reveals who voters favor on key issues as many lack faith in either party
While voters expressed deep dissatisfaction with Republicans, the survey suggests voters have relatively little confidence Democrats have their problems in mind
Democrats Gain On Most Important Issues
“Voters are deeply dissatisfied with President Donald Trump and his Republican Party heading into the Nov. 3 midterm elections, according to an Associated Press-NORC poll, and Democrats have built a clear advantage on pressing issues such as the cost of living and healthcare over just a few months.” “But the survey also points to a […]
Voters favor Democrats on key issues but lack faith in either party to solve problems: Poll
Aaron Siever was never a single-party voter. But now, the 41-year-old from southwest Virginia is more frustrated than ever with the two political parties whose chief accomplishment, he says, is blaming each other for getting little done.
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Independent EspañolVoters dissatisfied with both parties reflect frustration at the lack of solutions. Poll shows Democratic advantage on key issues. Few trust Democrats or Republicans to solve problems. Partidism and internal divisions hinder political progress.
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