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October 23, 2026
New Poll Shows Declining Republican Trust on Key Issues Ahead of Midterms
- A recent Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos survey shows Republicans losing ground on key issues like the economy and immigration, with Democrats now trusted more on these topics.
- Only one issue, crime, shows a Republican advantage, while Democrats lead on affordability, corruption, and healthcare.
- Trump's approval rating has dropped, with most Americans believing he uses the presidency for personal gain.
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- Poll: Trump wants the midterms to be about him. That could backfire.Oct 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM · Politico
- Trump’s plan to make the midterms all about him is backfiring spectacularly, new poll findsOct 23, 2026 at 1:38 PM · Independent
- Pocketbook issues top President Trump’s talking points, but on TikTok, videos critical of his claims far outnumber supportive ones. Vulnerable Republicans are steering clear of mentioning him.Oct 23, 2026 at 4:02 PM · WSJ
- As midterms loom, Trump and his allies try to change the subjectOct 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM · The Guardian