Fox News Poll: Economic gloom, Trump ratings signal tough GOP midterm path
The electorate’s economic pessimism is giving the Democratic Party an edge six months out from the November election. A new Fox News survey points to an environment conducive to a...
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The electorate’s economic pessimism is giving the Democratic Party an edge six months out from the November election. A new Fox News survey points to an environment conducive to a change in the majority party in the U.S. House, with negative ratings for both the president and the economy shaping the landscape. About three-quarters of voters continue to give the economy negative ratings (73%), consistent with at least the last two years. In addition, 60% rate their personal financial situation negatively, and 70% say it feels like the economy is getting worse — up 15 points compared to 55% last April and matching a record high. FOX NEWS POLL: BROAD ANXIETY ABOUT AI DOESN’T EXTEND TO JOBS There is a strong partisan aspect to these economic views, with three times as many Republicans as Democrats rating the economy positively and four times as many Republicans saying it feels like conditions are getting better. Yet that optimism has limits, as more than half of Republicans say economic conditions (56%) and their personal finances (52%) are bad. "Setting aside actual economic conditions, polarization is so pervasive now that it’s difficult to imagine a turnaround that could convince Democrats that Trump’s policies are working," says Republican pollster Daron Shaw, who works with Democrat Chris Anderson on Fox News polls. Overall, twice as many say President Trump’s policies are hurting (56%) rather than helping (28%) the economy. Among partisans, only Republicans think they are helping: 57% say so, and that climbs to 70% among MAGA Republicans but drops to 30% among non-MAGA Republicans. FOX NEWS POLL: RECORD NUMBER SAY TAXES ARE TOO HIGH; GOVERNMENT SPENDING SEEN AS WASTEFUL Pocketbook pressure remains high, with majorities calling prices for groceries (62%), gas (60%), healthcare (55%), and housing (52%) a "major" problem for their families. Gas is the standout, as the share calling those costs a "major" problem jumped to 60% — nearly double the 33% in September 2025…