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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums**NEW QUINNIPIAC POLL** Democrats hold nine point lead in generic ballot
Donald Trump's presidency makes 52 percent of American voters think less favorably of the Republican Party, while 16 percent think more favorably of the GOP and 30 percent say President Trump has no impact on their views, according to a Quinnipiac University National Poll released today.
Among Republicans, 39 percent think more favorably of their party because of Trump, as 18 percent think less favorably and 42 percent say Trump has no impact on how they view the GOP.
If the election for U.S. House of Representatives were held today, 51 percent of American voters say they would vote for the Democratic candidate and 42 percent say they would vote Republican. Independent voters go Democratic 50 - 38 percent.
A July 25 survey by the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University National Poll showed Democrats ahead 51 - 39 percent, including 50 - 33 percent among independent voters.
Today, voters say 58 - 39 percent that it's important that a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives share their view of President Trump.
The next Congress should do more to check President Trump, 51 percent of voters say, as 43 percent say the next Congress should do more to help the president.
"A 51 - 42 percent numerical storm cloud looms over the GOP as the Midterm Elections approach. The 9-point differential, if it holds up, could add up to a lot of seats, maybe enough for the Democrats to snatch the House from the Republicans," said Tim Malloy, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Poll.
American voters say 48 - 41 percent that the Democratic Party best represents their values. Looking at which party can better handle key issues, voters say:
https://poll.qu.edu/national/release-detail?ReleaseID=2562
Among Republicans, 39 percent think more favorably of their party because of Trump, as 18 percent think less favorably and 42 percent say Trump has no impact on how they view the GOP.
If the election for U.S. House of Representatives were held today, 51 percent of American voters say they would vote for the Democratic candidate and 42 percent say they would vote Republican. Independent voters go Democratic 50 - 38 percent.
A July 25 survey by the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University National Poll showed Democrats ahead 51 - 39 percent, including 50 - 33 percent among independent voters.
Today, voters say 58 - 39 percent that it's important that a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives share their view of President Trump.
The next Congress should do more to check President Trump, 51 percent of voters say, as 43 percent say the next Congress should do more to help the president.
"A 51 - 42 percent numerical storm cloud looms over the GOP as the Midterm Elections approach. The 9-point differential, if it holds up, could add up to a lot of seats, maybe enough for the Democrats to snatch the House from the Republicans," said Tim Malloy, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Poll.
American voters say 48 - 41 percent that the Democratic Party best represents their values. Looking at which party can better handle key issues, voters say:
https://poll.qu.edu/national/release-detail?ReleaseID=2562
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**NEW QUINNIPIAC POLL** Democrats hold nine point lead in generic ballot (Original Post)
DemocratSinceBirth
Aug 2018
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Vote like we are 9 pts behind! I don't trust these polls that are saying we are way ahead, could
Meadowoak
Aug 2018
#2
Quinnipiac is one of the most accurate polls in the country, according to fivethrityeight.
bearsfootball516
Aug 2018
#4
Probably not, but if people feel like we are winning, it's more reason to stay home.
Meadowoak
Aug 2018
#5
nycbos
(6,034 posts)1. Do not get complacent.
GOTV GOTV GOTV GOTV GOTV GOTV GOTV
Meadowoak
(5,546 posts)2. Vote like we are 9 pts behind! I don't trust these polls that are saying we are way ahead, could
Be trying to suppress turn out.
bearsfootball516
(6,377 posts)4. Quinnipiac is one of the most accurate polls in the country, according to fivethrityeight.
I highly doubt they're trying to suppress election turnout.
Meadowoak
(5,546 posts)5. Probably not, but if people feel like we are winning, it's more reason to stay home.
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)3. GOTV dems!
Drunken Irishman
(34,857 posts)6. To put that into perspective...
In 2010, when Republicans took control of the House, they had a 52-45 advantage in the overall popular vote.
In 2008, when Democrats expanded their gains, they had a 53-43 advantage in the overall popular vote.
In 2006, when Democrats took control of the House, they 52-44 advantage in he overall popular vote.
So, a nine-point edge would likely net them a massive amount of seats. Enough to take back the House? Idk ... but close to it.