Most Americans want big change before the midterms, poll finds

Want substantial change or upheaval

80 %

In an Associated Press-NORC poll of more than 1,100 US adults released Thursday, 80 per cent said the country needs substantial change or "complete and total upheaval".

Top issues for voters

1. 1 Economy: 85%
2. 2 Health care: 69%
3. 3 War on Iran: 64%
4. 4 Immigration and crime: 45%
5. 5 Artificial intelligence: 35%

The economy is a top issue for 85 per cent of voters, and about eight in 10 registered voters disapprove of how Trump is handling the cost of living.

United States

Only about a third of registered voters view Trump favourably, a risk for Republicans trying to keep both houses of Congress in the Nov 3 midterm elections.