Overview
- An NPR/PBS/Marist survey conducted Nov. 10–13 shows Democrats leading Republicans 55%–41% on the generic congressional ballot, the poll’s widest Democratic edge since 2017, with independents favoring Democrats by roughly two to one.
- Trump’s job approval registers at 39% in the Marist polling, the lowest of his second term there, with only 24% of independents approving.
- Lowering prices is the public’s clear priority, with 57% saying it should top the White House agenda, far outpacing immigration and other issues.
- Roughly six in ten respondents in the Marist survey assign blame for the 43-day shutdown to Trump or congressional Republicans, and only about one in five express confidence in Congress.
- A separate national Marquette Law School poll finds a narrower Democratic advantage (49%–44%) and strong disapproval of Trump’s shutdown handling, as analysts caution that redistricting and turnout dynamics could temper any seat gains.