Good morning! In today’s news, a recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that registered voters prefer Democrats over Republicans for Congress by a 12-point margin. Many believe Democrats will better handle issues like gas prices, the economy, and foreign policy. President Trump has low approval ratings, with 39% approval and 53% disapproval. The poll also indicates that many voters, including independents, plan to vote against Trump, though some Republicans say he doesn’t influence their vote. This suggests Trump’s base might not turn out or could support Democrats. While a “blue wave” is possible, it may not be uniform across all states. Additionally, trust in the U.S. Postal Service’s ability to deliver mail-in ballots is declining, and there are concerns about Trump potentially using the military at polling places. Trump recently addressed the U.N., discussing economic growth and Iran, sticking mostly to his prepared remarks.
QUESTION: How might declining trust in mail-in voting impact future elections and voter participation?
Dems have an edge over GOP, poll finds. And, ICE looks into ‘mobile detention centers’
