With gas prices continuing to surge, more than 8 in 10 Americans said pain at the pump is putting a strain on their household budgets — and a strong majority blames Trump, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
The poll also found that Trump is more unpopular than he ever has been, and he faces major declines with key groups since being sworn in for a second term. Most Americans said the economy isn’t working for them, and the war in Iran — which has directly led to those higher gas prices — continues to grow more unpopular.
Those challenges have given Democrats a distinct advantage in the midterm elections. Six months from when votes will be counted this November, Democrats lead by 10 points on the congressional ballot test. The ballot test asks which party’s candidate they would vote for if congressional elections took place today.
Totally agree 100%.
Most of my countrymen are motivated by discomfort. The problem doesn’t exist until it visits them at their doorstep. Until that very moment, they’re happy being armchair experts on the world at large despite never having left home, let alone talking with people that are different from them.
Also, it took me a while to grieve the fact that most Americans don’t read past the headline and deeply desire simple solutions to complex problems.