Politics · 5 d ago
Affordability, once a "hoax" to Trump, becomes a key motivator in the US midterms
Voters who want the cost of living cut
8 in 10 registered voters
About eight in 10 registered voters say lowering the cost of living should be a top priority for government, according to an AP-NORC survey. Seven in 10 want Congress to prioritize ending the war in Iran.
Trump approval, October poll
36 %
Trump's approval rating sank to 36 per cent in an October poll. Polls show large shifts toward Democrats on the economy, especially among independents, young people and Hispanic voters.
What we know
- Democrats need a net gain of three House seats
- Senate looks harder to flip
Not yet
- Whether Democrats win full control of Congress
Democrats are close to winning the House, where a net gain of three seats would give them a narrow majority. The Senate looks harder to flip.
And us?
Trade talks between Canada and the US fell apart in August. Experts say the trade war is felt in key Senate races in Maine and Michigan.
