New polling from the New York Times and Siena University shows that likely voters prefer Democratic candidates over Republicans running for office by 11 percentage points, less than two weeks before the midterm elections.
Trump Approval Drops to New Low
Donald Trump’s approval rating dropped to a new low for this particular survey – 36%. This marks a notable decline in his standing among voters as the election approaches.
Shifting Perceptions of the Parties
According to the Times’ polling, the perception of either party has shifted over the last two years. The number of people who consider Democrats as the party of the working class has grown by five points – from 48% to 53%. While it has dropped by five points for Republicans – from 45% to 40%.
These shifts suggest a changing political landscape as voters head to the polls in the upcoming midterm elections.
