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Democrats Lead on Economy as 70% Cite Rising Costs

4/25/2026

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Voters Alarmed

Seventy percent of voters say the economy is worsening for their families, pointing to higher gas and grocery costs.
A Fox News poll shows Democrats ahead of President Donald Trump and Republicans on the economy for first time since 2010.
Sixty-two percent view grocery prices and sixty percent view gas prices as major problems.
The GOP’s recent bill would cut Medicaid and tighten food-assistance eligibility.

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Polls Show Split

Republicans retain a 16-point advantage on border security, immigration and crime, signaling voter confidence in GOP safety policies.
A Fox News poll found Democrats ahead of Republicans on the economy by four points, first such lead since 2010.
52% would choose a Democratic House candidate versus 47% Republican, within margin of error.
President Donald Trump has 28% approval on inflation handling and 34% on overall economic management.

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Voters Alarmed

Seventy percent of voters say the economy is worsening for their families, pointing to higher gas and grocery costs.
A Fox News poll shows Democrats ahead of President Donald Trump and Republicans on the economy for first time since 2010.
Sixty-two percent view grocery prices and sixty percent view gas prices as major problems.
The GOP’s recent bill would cut Medicaid and tighten food-assistance eligibility.

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