Recent polling indicates a significant decline in former President Donald Trump’s approval rating among Generation Z voters. This shift follows modest gains made in 2024, with multiple polls revealing a sharp drop in support within a short timeframe. The YouGov/Yahoo poll shows a substantial decrease in Trump’s net rating among this demographic. Experts suggest this trend may be due to young voters’ prioritization of specific issues over party affiliation, particularly economic concerns and anxieties surrounding inflation and immigration.
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Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska cast the deciding vote in favor of the Senate’s budget bill, a bill that increases the deficit while enacting tax cuts and cutting social programs. While acknowledging the legislation’s detrimental effects, she defended her vote by citing provisions beneficial to Alaska, like waivers for SNAP benefit payments. Murkowski admitted to struggling with the bill’s impact on vulnerable populations and expressed hope the House would amend it, even though she voted in favor of it. She emphasized advocating for her state’s interests while conceding she didn’t like the bill, which has garnered intense criticism.
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A recent poll from the Texas Politics Project indicates that President Donald Trump’s approval rating in Texas has fallen into negative territory, marking a significant shift in the traditionally conservative state. The poll revealed that a majority of Texans disapprove of Trump for the first time in his second term, with 44% strongly disapproving. While he maintains strong support among Texas Republicans, his decline in approval mirrors a broader national trend. This trend is likely to be watched closely as Texas could become competitive.
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A recent poll indicates that Senator John Fetterman has a relatively low approval rating of 41% among Pennsylvania voters. Surprisingly, the poll reveals that Fetterman is more popular among Republicans (45% approval) than Democrats (40% approval), while more Democrats disapprove of him than Republicans. Fetterman’s shift towards more conservative stances, including his support for Israel and border security, has reportedly angered many Democrats. Some political strategists suggest his actions may have damaged his image, potentially leading to a primary challenge in the future, and some even speculate that he may need to switch parties.
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A new Verasight U.S. poll reveals President Trump holds a negative approval rating across most policy areas, with the exception of border security. His overall presidential approval stands at 40 percent, while disapproval sits at 56 percent. Significant negative ratings were recorded on issues such as inflation, the economy, foreign policy, and education. These findings are largely consistent with other recent polls, though some conflicting data exists.
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A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll reveals President Trump’s 100-day approval rating at a historic low of 39%, significantly lower than any president in the past 80 years. This disapproval stems from widespread public opposition to numerous policies and considerable economic anxiety, including prevalent recession fears. Despite this, Trump maintains a higher level of public trust than Congressional Democrats in handling national issues. The poll also highlights strong negative public sentiment towards several specific administration initiatives and actions.
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