The November midterm elections are just around the corner, and according to a new poll, the Republicans have a big reason to be concerned. That reason: President Donald Trump.
In a survey specifically of people who voted for Trump in 2024, it was revealed that 20 percent have already decided not to support the GOP in the midterms. What’s more, nearly 60 percent of voters who had previously voted for Joe Biden before swinging to Trump in 2024 say they are considering not voting for a Republican this time around.
According to pollster Jared Abbott, it is “not hard to see why” Trump has lost so much support. In the 2024 election, voters overwhelmingly expressed that they wanted a president who could ease their financial hardships. Instead, Trump’s war on Iran and freewheeling application of tariffs have exacerbated the cost-of-living crisis, with gas prices soaring, inflation persistently high and no end to the conflict in sight.
“These working-class voters…took a gamble on Trump, hoping he would deliver them from an economic squeeze and restore some sense of social peace,” said Abbott. “One year on, he has not done so, and worse than that, he’s introduced a lot more chaos.”
Now amidst predictions that the Democrats could regain a majority in the House and perhaps even the Senate, Republicans are bracing for a major “blue wave.” This has already prompted three dozen GOP incumbents to announce they will not seek reelection.
Another key signal that Republicans should be worried comes out of Florida, where Democrat Emily Gregory secured a surprise win in a district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach. In 2024, Republican Representative Mike Caruso won by a whopping 19 points, with Trump winning the district handily by 11 points. This turnover in such a reliably red district does not bode well for the GOP.
“If Democrats can win in Trump’s own backyard, we can win anywhere,” declared DNC Chair Ken Martin following Gregory’s victory. “Trump’s own neighbors just sent a crystal clear message. They are furious and ready for change.”