cross-posted from: https://piefed.blahaj.zone/c/us_politics@piefed.blahaj.zone/p/1031536/frustrated-with-trump-voters-overwhelmingly-want-change-in-washington-an-ap-norc-p

A strong majority of voters believe that President Donald Trump is falling short at home and abroad, and they want major change in the upcoming midterm elections, according to a new AP-NORC poll that raises serious warning signs for the Republican Party at a critical moment.

The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, conducted less than four weeks before Election Day, finds that registered voters who identify as Democrats are more enthusiastic than Republican voters about casting a ballot. More voters want Democrats to win control of Congress and have a more negative view of Republicans.

The Democratic advantage is small in some cases, but, taken together, the findings paint a challenging picture for Republicans, who are clinging to control of Congress under the weight of an unpopular war with Iran and surging prices at home.

About 8 in 10 voters overall say the economy or the cost of living is among their top issues for the upcoming election, while about two-thirds say this about healthcare and the war in Iran. Other issues that are stronger for Trump — like immigration or crime — are lower priorities.

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    16 hours ago

    Oh no, I’m referring to (I don’t think there’s a common name for it, so I made one up) compounding representation loss, where in a close floor vote the winning side was elected by less than(typically far less than) one quarter of the country.