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Democrats Maintain Lead In Generic Ballot

May 3, 2018 · 11:56 am ET · Leave a Comment

A new Monmouth poll finds Democrats hold an 8-point lead in the generic House ballot, 49% to 41%.

“Just 17% approve of the job Congress is doing while 71% disapprove. This result is pretty much in line with polling over the past twelve months and the disdain continues to be bipartisan.”

Also interesting: “Public opinion remains divided on the signature legislative achievement of the Trump era. Overall, 40% of the public approve of the tax reform plan passed by Congress last December and 44% disapprove… However, there is now an 11 point gap between those who strongly approve (18%) and strongly disapprove (29%).”

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