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Most US voters say they are worse off under Trump — FT poll (ft.com)

Democrats lead Republicans on economy just months ahead of midterm elections

[The Financial Times]: Most US voters say they are worse off under Trump — FT poll Democrats lead Republicans on economy just months ahead of midterm elections. Lauren Fedor in New York and Ian Hodgson in Washington, August 15 2026 www.ft.com/content/fd40...

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Jack Hutton 🇺🇸 · 0 · 7h ago

So. If we didn’t have to worry about Trump stealing this election.. Voters are clear. No one wants the shit that Trump is pushing. Worst president in American history www.ft.com/content/fd40...

Jack Hutton 🇺🇸 · 1 · 7h ago

“The FT poll found that voters were more likely to say they trusted Democrats over Republicans to handle inflation and the cost of living. The nationwide poll gave Democrats an edge on handling jobs and the economy — issues that have long been seen as Republican strengths.” [..]

Jack Hutton 🇺🇸 · 0 · 7h ago

“Separate figures on Friday showed consumer sentiment falling sharply to a near-record low as high prices forced many Americans to dial back spending. Real wages also declined last month, according to government data.” [..]

Jack Hutton 🇺🇸 · 0 · 7h ago

“The FT poll found 55 per cent of registered voters disapproved of the job Trump was doing as president, including nearly 20 per cent of Republicans.”