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NEW YORK TIMES POLL: Democrats Take Commanding Lead in Generic Ballot

ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER NEW POLL FINDS DEMOCRATS UP BIG AHEAD OF MIDTERM ELECTIONS

A new poll from The New York Times finds Democrats are up FIVE POINTS on the generic ballot.

What’s worse for the future of the Republican majority?

  • Independents would vote for a Democratic Member of Congress over a Republican by a 15% margin – 50% Democratic to 35% Republican. 
  • Latino voters prefer a Democratic representative by a 16% margin.

At the same time, Trump is underwater on job approval on nearly every metric, including 18 points underwater on the economy and 29 points underwater on cost of living. 49% of voters say the country is “WORSE OFF” under Donald Trump, including 52% of Independent voters. 

This devastating new poll for Donald Trump and House Republicans comes as the New York Post reports Trump plans to take a bigger role in the midterm elections, including campaigning in swing states and districts. Trump’s increased campaign travel schedule will be a reminder to voters across the nation that the Republican trifecta is a failure.

DCCC Spokesperson Justin Chermol:
“The American people are sick and tired of the broken promises from Republican-controlled Washington. This new poll is just another data point showing Democrats will take back the House in November.”

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