2018 US Politics - 42% of Americans Approve of Trump's Performance (September 26)
This week’s Reuters/Ipsos generic congressional ballot show Democrats (48%) with a 7-point lead over Republicans (41%) amongst all likely voters. Party members seem to be voting along party lines, with 92% of Democrat likely voters saying they would vote for the Democratic candidate and 87% of Republican likely voters saying they would vote for the Republican candidate. Independent likely voters prefer the Democrat candidate (40%) over the Republican candidate (26%).
Trump’s approval rates show minimal movement since last week, with 42% of Americans who approve of his performance. When it comes to specific issue areas, the public views Trump performing best on employment and jobs (52%), and the US economy (51%).
With the November midterm elections on the horizon, 52% of likely voters, 50% of Democrat likely voters, and 60% of Republican likely voters report that they approve of the way their Congressperson is handling their job as Representative. When it comes to Congress as a whole however, approval rates are much lower (22% of likely voters, 13% of Democrat likely voters, and 34% of Republican likely voters).
Many Americans (52%), and especially Democrat likely voters (82% vs. 23% of Republican likely voters), believe the country is off on the wrong track. When asked what they believe is the most important problem facing the US today, healthcare (17%), immigration (13%), and the economy generally (12%) remain the top answers amongst all Americans.
