2018 US Politics - Immigration is the New Top Issue (June 27)
Reuters/Ipsos Data: Core Political (06/27/2018) from Ipsos Public Affairs
For the first time since last year, healthcare (14%) has been overshadowed by another issue - immigration (17%) - as the most important problem that faces America today. Democrats (9%), Republicans (28%), and Independents (15%) all agree that immigration is the top issue. Despite negative press surrounding immigration policy last week, President Trump’s approval rating remains statistically unchanged from last week, with 42% of all Americans and 45% of registered voters approving of the job he is doing as president.
Among registered voters, Democrats continue to have a narrow lead in the Reuters/Ipsos generic congressional ballot, with 41% of registered voters reporting that they would support a Democrat candidate compared to 38% who would support a Republican. Independents continue to favor Democrats as well, with a quarter (24%) noting they would choose a Democrat, compared to 19% who would choose a Republican, and 20% who would vote for a candidate from another party. Unsurprisingly, Republicans and Democrats continue to report they would vote for their respective parties if the election were held today. Overall congressional approve remains low, with just one in five Americans (22%) approving of the legislature’s job performance.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions continues to be top of mind when Americans consider who will be next to resign or be terminated from the White House (17%). Press Secretary Sarah Sanders (15%) and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt (12%) round out the top three of those who are believed to be next on the chopping block. Others in the administration are seen as relatively safe in their positions for now.
