Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

struggle4progress

(126,683 posts)
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 12:56 AM Sep 2025

Voters say rump hurt economy more than he helped

Published Sep 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM EDT
By Martha McHardy
US News Reporter

... The latest Fox News/ Beacon Research and Shaw poll, conducted between September 6-9 among 1,004 registered voters, shows that by a 22-point margin, more voters say the Trump administration has made the economy worse (52 percent) rather than better (30 percent) ...

https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-approval-rating-polls-economy-2128978

4 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Voters say rump hurt economy more than he helped (Original Post) struggle4progress Sep 2025 OP
rump approval sinking struggle4progress Sep 2025 #1
I sure wish the Urban myth that Republicans were good for the economy would die for good yourout Sep 2025 #2
Too old to be president? struggle4progress Sep 2025 #3
rump losing ground in overseeing the economy struggle4progress Sep 2025 #4

struggle4progress

(126,683 posts)
1. rump approval sinking
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 12:58 AM
Sep 2025

Story by Cassie Mallea • 10h • 1 min read

New polling from Bucks County, Pennsylvania—a key bellwether—shows Donald Trump’s approval rating in steep decline, sending alarm bells through the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms. The survey found 53% of likely voters disapprove of Trump, while Democratic candidates for local offices, including D.A. and sheriff, are leading Republican incumbents. Pollsters note the data signals growing Democratic enthusiasm and potential backlash against Trump and MAGA Republicans, suggesting tough races ahead for GOP candidates in critical swing areas ...

https://www.msn.com/en-nz/news/other/polling-shows-trump-approval-sinking-warning-gop-of-midterm-trouble/ar-AA1MrALd

yourout

(8,872 posts)
2. I sure wish the Urban myth that Republicans were good for the economy would die for good
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 12:58 AM
Sep 2025

It's total hogwash.

struggle4progress

(126,683 posts)
3. Too old to be president?
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 12:59 AM
Sep 2025

Published: Sep. 12, 2025, 3:32 p.m.
By Adam Bass | abass@masslive.com

A growing number of Americans say that President Donald Trump is too old to be the president of the United States.

A recent YouGov Poll found that almost half of Americans, 49%, say Trump is too old compared to 39% who say he is not too old ...

https://www.masslive.com/data/2025/09/is-trump-too-old-to-be-president-new-poll-shows-major-shift.html

struggle4progress

(126,683 posts)
4. rump losing ground in overseeing the economy
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 01:01 AM
Sep 2025

Rachel Dobkin
Tue, September 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT

... The Reuters/Ipsos poll published Tuesday found 53 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy, while 36 percent approve. Just 30 percent of respondents supported the president's handling of the cost of living for U.S. households ...

https://www.aol.com/articles/poll-shows-trump-losing-ground-220002779.html

Kick in to the DU tip jar?

This week we're running a special pop-up mini fund drive. From Monday through Friday we're going ad-free for all registered members, and we're asking you to kick in to the DU tip jar to support the site and keep us financially healthy.

As a bonus, making a contribution will allow you to leave kudos for another DU member, and at the end of the week we'll recognize the DUers who you think make this community great.

Tell me more...

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Voters say rump hurt econ...