CNN Poll: Voters favor Democrats by an 8-point margin heading into the midterms - CNN
A new CNN poll indicates that Democrats hold an 8-point lead over Republicans on the generic congressional ballot ahead of the midterms. Voters expressed a strong desire for change in Washington, with many feeling that both parties are failing to adequately address cost-of-living concerns.
Why it matters
Polling data provides critical insight into voter sentiment and potential shifts in legislative power before major elections.
Less than 100 days before the midterms, voters are agitating for wholesale change in Congress and looking to the Democratic Party in hopes of making that happen. Democrats lead Republicans on the generic ballot by 8 points among registered voters, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. Democrats also continue to hold a significant advantage in voter enthusiasm and have a 20-point advantage in preferences among those who say they are extremely motivated to vote. More Americans say the country would be better off (38%) than worse off (33%) if Democrats were to take control of Congress this November, with 29% saying it wouldn’t make a difference.
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