Internal tensions are rising within the GOP, as Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida has publicly criticized Trump's immigration enforcement policies in recent advertisements. While allies have attempted to warn the president about the difficult environment facing Republican candidates, staff members report the mood inside the White House has been grim and that Trump has at times cut off these conversations. For context, Barack Obama held a 40% approval rating before the 2014 midterms, an election that resulted in heavy losses for Democrats.
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Trump's Approval Hits 37% Lowest Pre Midterm Mark Since 1990
US Politics23 days ago
A bipartisan poll conducted in September shows that 61% of respondents now disapprove of the president's performance. President Trump's approval rating has fallen to 37%, the lowest for any president heading into a midterm election in Wall Street Journal polling dating back to 1990. The survey reveals 65% of voters rate the strength of the economy as negative, while 60% believe the president's economic policies made the economy worse. A Republican strategist noted that voters associate Trump with higher mortgage rates, the proliferation of data centers, and increased prices for gas and food.
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