Overview
- A Fox News poll of voters from Oct. 9–12 found clear Democratic leads on foreign policy, gas prices and inflation, reversing where Republicans normally hold advantages.
- The poll also showed President Donald Trump’s approval in the mid‑30s and a fall in his support among registered Republicans to about 76%, down from much higher levels in prior years.
- On Wednesday, Fox chief analyst Brit Hume said those numbers raise the risk of a broad Republican losses that could include seats not previously seen as competitive and questioned whether Trump should be “front and center” in the campaign.
- Political forecasters have moved multiple House seats toward Democrats and say the Senate could be competitive with Democrats needing roughly a net gain of four seats, but final results hinge on turnout, state maps, late spending and polling measurement.
- Campaign teams are already adjusting by shifting resources and some Republican candidates are distancing from the president, a change that could alter turnout and the trajectory of close races in the final weeks.