AP Voter Poll: Voters want Congress to impose more checks on an unpopular president
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The AP Voter Poll, an expansive survey of the electorate, suggests most are deeply unhappy with Trump, with roughly 6 in 10 saying they disapprove of how he's handling the presidency. The poll, an expansive survey of about 80,000 voters in all 50 states, suggests young voters were less likely to back House Republicans this year than they were to support Trump in 2024. Covered by 8 outlets: 3 lean left, 3 are centre, 1 lean right, 1 are not rated.
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The AP Voter Poll, an expansive survey of the electorate, suggests most are deeply unhappy with Trump, with roughly 6 in 10 saying they disapprove of how he's handling the presidency.
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