A new poll has shown that a strong majority of Americans are frustrated with President Donald Trump's performance, demanding major change in Washington in the upcoming midterm elections.
The new AP-NORC poll, cited by media this week, raises serious warning signs for the Republican Party at a critical moment, as more American voters want Democrats to win control of Congress.
Meanwhile, House Democrats are preparing for an ambitious 100-day agenda focused on delivering campaign promises that prioritize making the cost of living in the United States more affordable.
The agenda also includes implementing strict oversight levers on the Trump administration to better monitor its execution of government policies regarding foreign affairs, the military, and the economy.
If the Democratic Party regains majority control of the House of Representatives in the November 3 midterm elections, it has made plans to create a united front under the leadership of Hakeem Jeffries as House Speaker.
Jeffries has vowed to confront Trump by using congressional War Powers to block the unwarranted war on Iran, which has disrupted global oil markets, leading to a rise in energy prices and an increased cost of living in the United States and beyond.
Trump and the Republican Party, which currently controls Congress, remain under heavy pressure from surging energy prices and the rising cost of living—a crisis exacerbated daily by the ongoing, unpopular war on Iran.
About 8 in 10 voters say a candidate's economic plans, particularly those aimed at curbing the rising cost of living, are among their top priorities when choosing a representative.
Other major issues cited by about two-thirds of voters include ending the unwarranted war on Iran and improving healthcare.
Conversely, immigration and crime—issues that typically poll well for Trump—have ranked as lower priorities for American voters as their focus shifts to rising fuel prices at the pump.
"The world is going backwards. We can barely afford anything," said Diana Walker, a 65-year-old Democrat from Decatur, Georgia. "Everybody's down. I don't care if you're a Democrat or Republican, we're all catching hell."
Republicans have controlled Congress for the past two years, but the desire for a shift in power is obvious.
About half of registered voters say they prefer to see the Democratic Party control the House or the Senate.
The vast majority of voters want change. About half say they want to see "substantial change" in Congress, while roughly 3 in 10 say they want "complete and total upheaval" in the way the country is run.
"I'm kind of tired of sending people there and nothing gets done," said Krista Kohles, a 70-year-old Republican from near Davey, Nebraska. "Nothing's changing."
While Democratic and Republican voters are equally enthusiastic about their own parties—with about 8 in 10 saying they have a favorable view of their own side—the critical bloc of independent voters leans heavily against the GOP.
Independents are much more likely to have a negative view of Republicans than of Democrats.
The poll suggests about two-thirds of independent voters view the GOP negatively, compared with about 4 in 10 who view the Democrats negatively.
Michael Russo, a 51-year-old Texas voter who is not registered with either party, described the state of the country under Republican control as "a nightmare."
When asked if he wants Republicans to maintain control of Congress, Russo was blunt: "No, I want them in prison—several of them."
However, he noted that he is not thrilled with the Democratic Party, either. "I'm not confident they're going to do anything if they get into power," Russo added.
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