Poll Shows Voter Concerns Over Economy and Gas Prices as Enthusiasm Gap Emerges
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A new national poll finds a majority of Americans say the economy is not working for them personally, with 81% reporting gas prices are a strain on their household budgets. While President Trump's overall approval stands at 37%, his net rating among Republicans has declined since February. The survey also reveals higher voter enthusiasm among Democrats and strong public support for congressional term limits and age limits.
Facts First
- 81% of respondents say current gas prices strain their budgets, including 79% of Republicans.
- 63% of respondents blame President Trump for rising gas prices, a view shared by one-third of Republicans.
- A majority (52%) would vote for a Democratic House candidate if elections were held today, with Democrats showing higher voter enthusiasm.
- President Trump's net approval among Republicans fell 15 points from February to a +63 rating.
- Over 80% of respondents support congressional term limits and age limits, with broad bipartisan backing.
What Happened
An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll conducted from April 27-30 surveyed 1,322 adults, with a margin of error of +/- 3.1 percentage points. The poll measured public opinion on the economy, gas prices, foreign policy, and voting issues. As of May 5, AAA reports the national average gas price is $4.48 per gallon.
Why this Matters to You
The high cost of gas is likely affecting your daily budget, with a vast majority of people reporting it as a financial strain. If you feel the economy isn't working well for you, you are in the majority, a sentiment particularly strong among younger adults, lower-income earners, and white non-college women. Democratic voters currently report higher enthusiasm to vote than Republican voters. Widespread support for congressional term and age limits suggests these could become major policy issues that may affect future elections.
What's Next
The findings on voter enthusiasm and candidate preference could influence campaign strategies ahead of the congressional elections. The broad, bipartisan support for congressional reforms like term limits may increase pressure on lawmakers to consider such legislation. Public opinion on the economy and foreign policy may continue to shape the political landscape as the election approaches.