Poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns
Summary
Democrats retain a lead in the House race, with the CBS News model estimating they are on pace for 229 seats, though Republicans still have a narrow path to keep control. Voters report more concern about economic outcomes under Republicans, while many say opposition to President Donald Trump or the other party motivates their vote more than support for a party’s plans.Key Facts
- The CBS News House model estimates Democrats are on pace to win 229 seats.
- The model’s possible outcomes extend into the 230s, but Republicans still have a narrow path to hold the House majority.
- The Democratic lead has remained steady in recent weeks rather than growing.
- More voters expect gas prices to rise if Republicans win than if Democrats win; few expect prices to fall under either party.
- Most voters do not think either party will make them financially better off, but relatively more expect to do better under Democrats.
- More than seven in 10 voters backing Democrats say they are voting to oppose President Donald Trump.
- Most voters who back Republicans say they are voting to support Trump, though this motivation is less common than opposition to Trump among Democratic voters.
- The article says voters who are undecided about voting or only probably plan to vote tend to lean more Republican.
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