Democrats Take Nationwide Lead on Economy for First Time in Almost 9 Years
Summary
A recent NBC News poll shows that for the first time in almost nine years, more Americans trust the Democratic Party over the Republican Party to handle the economy. The shift comes as many voters say President Donald Trump’s policies have hurt the economy, and inflation remains a key concern.Key Facts
- Democrats lead Republicans 39% to 38% on which party Americans trust more with the economy.
- Fifty-five percent of people say President Trump’s policies have hurt the economy.
- Democrats have a seven-point lead over Republicans on controlling inflation (38% to 31%).
- President Trump’s approval rating among registered voters is 41%, with 56% disapproving.
- Democrats lead by five points (50% to 45%) in congressional voting preference.
- The poll surveyed 1,000 registered voters from September 11 to 15 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.
- Republican economic advantage has disappeared since three years ago when Republicans led 49% to 28%.
- At the Republican convention, Trump proposed giving $5,000 to every adult if Republicans keep Congress, but 46% of voters said they would be less likely to support candidates backing this plan.
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