GOP Trails Democrats by 8 Points on Congressional Ballot in New Poll
The national poll shows Trump with 40% approval and Democrats leading the generic ballot by 8 points, while Rubio fares better than Vance in 2028 matchups.
- On Thursday, an Emerson College Poll showed Democrats hold an 8-point advantage on the generic congressional ballot, with 51% of respondents supporting a Democratic candidate versus 43% backing a Republican.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio outperforms Vice President JD Vance across most hypothetical 2028 presidential matchups, despite neither official having officially declared a campaign for the election.
- Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg maintains a 5-point lead against both Rubio and Vance, securing 49% support among likely voters and positioning himself as the strongest Democratic contender.
- Sen. Jon Ossoff and California Gov. Gavin Newsom lead Vance by 5 points but trail Rubio by 3 and 2 points respectively. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez trails both GOP candidates.
- Democrats currently need a net gain of four seats in the House and four seats in the Senate to win majorities, with 2028 campaign announcements expected after November's midterm elections.
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Rubio Outperforms Vance In Hypothetical 2028 Matchups Against Newsom, Harris And AOC: Poll
WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio outperformed Vice President JD Vance in several hypothetical 2028 presidential matchups against leading Democrats, according to an Emerson College National Poll released Thursday. Rubio led former Vice President Kamala Harris and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., by identical 48%-43% margins. Vance defeated Ocasio-Cortez 46%-44% but trailed Harris […]
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Rubio outperforms Vance in hypothetical 2028 match-ups against Newsom, Harris and AOC: poll
Secretary of State Marco Rubio outperforms Vice President JD Vance in three hypothetical 2028 presidential match-ups against some of the top polling Democrats, according to a survey released Thursday.
Democrats +8 In New Generic Congressional Poll
Courthouse News reports: Democrats appear strong with just over two months before the midterm elections, leading Republicans by 8 percentage points on a generic ballot in Congressional races, a national poll released Thursday shows. The poll surveyed 1,000 likely voters from Aug. 16-17, finding 51% would back a Democrat for Congress and 43% a Republican, with 6% undecided. President Donald Trump’s approval rating meanwhile hovered at 40%, with 5…
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