Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Quietly Shifts in America’s Cities
Trump remains unpopular in cities, but one expert tells Newsweek “an erosion of Democratic dominance” could affect close races.
President Donald Trump's approval rating among urban voters has seen a 20-point improvement since July, according to Echelon Insights polling. This shift, which includes a 10-point increase in approval and a 10-point decline in disapproval, could impact the November midterm elections, as Democrats rely on strong performances in major cities to secure competitive statewide races.
Factors such as crime rates, GOP advertising, and changes within Trump's urban coalition may be contributing to this shift. However, political scientists caution that this volatility in a small polling subgroup could also be a factor. The Echelon Insights survey found Trump at 39% approval and 60% disapproval nationally, with a five-point Democratic lead on the generic ballot.
GOP strategist John Thomas attributes the shift to extensive advertising emphasizing economic prosperity, public safety, and energy production. However, Democratic polling shows that Democratic House candidates lead Republicans among Hispanic and Black voters, suggesting that Trump's improvement may represent erosion of Democratic dominance rather than an embrace of Trump.
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