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AP Voter Poll: Voters want Congress to impose more checks on an unpopular president

AP Voter Poll: Voters want Congress to impose more checks on an unpopular president

Summary

The AP Voter Poll found widespread dissatisfaction among voters, with about three-quarters saying they feel angry or dissatisfied with the country’s direction. About 70% want Congress to provide more checks and balances on President Donald Trump, and roughly six in 10 disapprove of his handling of the presidency.

Key Facts

  • About three-quarters of voters said they feel angry or dissatisfied with how things are going in the country.
  • About six in 10 voters said higher-than-usual prices are more because of Trump’s policies than factors outside his control.
  • About 70% of voters want Congress to provide more checks and balances on the presidency.
  • Roughly six in 10 voters disapprove of Trump’s handling of the presidency.
  • About four in 10 voters named the economy as the country’s most important issue.
  • About three in 10 voters named democracy as the country’s most important issue.
  • About two in 10 voters said Congress is doing about the right amount to check the presidency, while about one in 10 said it is doing too much.
  • About three-quarters of voters disapprove of how Congress is handling its job.
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