Democrats have trouble midterm elections, voters care more about the economy than anything else

　　China News Service, October 4. According to the US "Capitol Hill" report, on October 3, local time, the latest poll released by Monmouth University in the United States showed that more than 80% of Americans believe that inflation is their most concerned issue. .

Republicans could regain their lead in congressional elections as voters' worries about the economy grow.

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　　The poll, conducted Sept. 21-25, showed that 47 percent of Americans said they either want Republicans to regain control of Congress this year or lean toward Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections, compared with only Democrats. 44%.

　　That's a significant shift from August, when 50 percent said they preferred Democrats to continue to control Congress, and 43 percent of Americans said they leaned toward the Republicans.

　　The growing focus on economic issues may have pushed voters toward the Republican Party.

Eighty-two percent of Americans cited inflation as their top concern, and 68 percent said employment and unemployment were the most important factors influencing their vote.

　　In recent months, there has also been a strong focus on abortion rights, with 56% of respondents citing it as their top priority.

Still, money issues could end up overshadowing concerns about reproductive rights and the fate of American democracy in the midterm elections.

　　One of the biggest issues facing Democrats is their propaganda strategy, according to Murray, director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute.

They focus on issues such as reproductive rights, threats to democracy and climate change, and "their advocacy tactics vary when it comes to key issues".

That makes it difficult for Democrats to develop a cohesive messaging strategy to motivate its voters.

　　On the other hand, Murray said, "Republicans can irritate their constituents just by repeating their emphasis on rising prices and 'the wolf is coming.'"

　　At the same time, not many Americans approve of President Biden's decision-making on key issues.

Only 3 in 10 Americans said they approve of Biden's approach to inflation.

Biden has received similar ratings on other issues, including his handling of crime.

　　The Monmouth poll also shows that Biden's overall approval rating is still low, with 38% giving him a positive rating and 54% disapproving.