Two weeks remain before the US midterms election, and President Trump's support rating has once again declined.
According to a survey conducted by Reuters and Ipsos on the 19th, Trump's support rate has dropped to 31%, which is a decrease of 1 percentage point compared to two weeks ago. This marks the lowest level for his presidency.
Meanwhile, the Democratic Party further widened its lead in nationwide opinion polls for parliamentary elections.
When asked which political party they would support if parliamentary elections were held that day, 47% of registered voters chose the Democratic Party, while 35% chose the Republican Party. The Democrats led by 12 percentage points, which is the biggest advantage since this electoral cycle began.
In contrast, in a poll conducted two weeks ago, the Democratic Party led the Republican Party by 7 percentage points, with a margin of 44% to 37%.
Reuters pointed out that one of the main reasons for the decline in Republican support is the shift of more female voters towards the Democratic Party. Surveys show that 50% of female voters said they would support Democratic candidates, while 32% supported Republicans. Male voters also prefer the Democratic Party, but the gap is relatively small.
Economic issues are an important reason for the continuous decline in Trump’s popularity.
In February of this year, Trump ordered the U.S. military to launch military strikes against Iran along with Israel. Since then, regional conflicts have led to a significant increase in gasoline prices, putting pressure on the financial situation of American families.
The latest poll shows that 68% of Americans do not approve of Trump’s handling of economic issues, including 37% of respondents who consider themselves to be Republican supporters.
When asked which political party is more capable of managing the U.S. economy, 40% of respondents chose the Democratic Party, while 33% chose the Republican Party.
The United States Congress’s midterm elections are scheduled for November 3rd. The Republican Party currently has a majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. According to Reuters, if the Republicans lose control of either chamber, it could create more obstacles for Trump in pursuing his policy agenda during the remaining two years of his presidency.
However, national polls do not fully reflect the specific voting patterns in each state and electoral district. The control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives ultimately depends on local election results, and the Republican Party still has a structural advantage in some districts.
This poll was conducted online from October 16 to 19, involving a survey of 1679 American adults, including 1279 registered voters. The margin of error for the results of all respondents is approximately ±2 percentage points, while the margin of error for the results related to registered voters is approximately ±3 percentage points.
