Trump’s low approval ratings weigh on Republicans ahead of midterms
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President Donald Trump’s low approval ratings and voter dissatisfaction over prices, the economy and the war in Iran are creating difficulties for Republican candidates five weeks before the U.S. midterm elections.
An Associated Press-NORC poll found that 17% of U.S. adults approved of Trump’s handling of the cost of living, while 26% approved of his management of the economy. The poll also found that 65% blamed his policies more than outside factors for persistently high costs.
Other polling cited by i shows average disapproval of Trump near 60%, including 66% in a Reuters/Ipsos survey. A PBS News/NPR/Marist poll found that seven in 10 voters considered their assessment of Trump a factor in deciding their vote. Independent voters were leaning toward Democrats by 25 percentage points, according to i, which reported forecasts showing Democrats could win control of both the House and Senate.
Republicans have responded by directing campaign money toward races previously regarded as safe, France 24 reported. Some GOP candidates have also shifted their positions on the war in Iran as they seek distance from the administration.
Trump, meanwhile, has urged Republicans to campaign as though he were on the ballot and has said he plans to visit 35 swing states. Despite poor public assessments of his economic performance, Politico characterized the economy itself as surging.
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