Democrats Pull Ahead on 11 of 12 Key Issues in New Pre-Midterm Poll

In a poll taken Oct. 9-13, Democrats eclipsed Republicans on 11 of 12 issues tested, including a two-point lead on immigration and a 23-point advantage on healthcare. They also held double-digit leads on education, cost of living, inflation, foreign policy toward Iran and the Israel-Gaza war, the economy, transgender issues, government corruption and taxes. Republicans kept a five-point lead only on crime.

The survey showed Trump’s approval slipping to 33 percent, while most respondents disapproved of his Iran strategy and blamed his policies for higher living costs. Separate Pew and one outlet/Ipsos polls highlighted growing public anxiety about gasoline, food and healthcare prices. The findings suggest shifting voter sentiment ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.