Voters say Republicans outdo Democrats on these key issues: Fox News poll
A new national poll signals warning signs for both Republicans and Democrats with just over six months to go until the midterm elections.On key issues such as border security, immigration,...
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A new national poll signals warning signs for both Republicans and Democrats with just over six months to go until the midterm elections . On key issues such as border security, immigration, crime and national security, a new Fox News poll — conducted April 17-20 — found that voters say Republicans have the advantage over Democrats. But Democrats hold the advantage over the GOP on the economy, inflation, and healthcare. Those numbers, along with other crucial indicators in the new survey, are closely watched barometers ahead of this year's midterms, when Republicans defend their slim Senate and fragile House majorities. Voters questioned in the poll said, by a 16-point margin, Republicans rather than Democrats would do a better job handling border security, with the GOP up eight points on immigration and crime and six points on national security. HEAD HERE TO CHECK OUT THE LATEST FOX NEWS POLLS But voters surveyed in the poll said Democrats would do a better job handling health care by 21 points, with Democrats up eight points on inflation and holding a four-point edge over the GOP on the economy. The poll also indicates Democrats rather than Republicans would do a better job on climate change (+29 points), abortion (+18), transgender issues (+13), and foreign policy (+6). Inflation and the economy are top of mind for voters, according to the poll. When asked the most important issue facing the country right now, 26% said inflation and high prices, while 17% cited the economy and jobs. Nearly three-quarters of voters continue to give the economy negative ratings (73%), consistent with findings over the past two years. In addition, six in ten voters rate their personal financial situation negatively, and seven in ten say it feels like the economy is getting worse, up 15 points from 55% last April and matching a record high in Fox News polling. Cost-of-living concerns remain high, with majorities saying prices for groceries (62%), gas (60%), healthcare (55%), and hou…