At this point in election season, more Americans identify as Republicans than Democrats for the first time in decades, Gallup says public opinion poll reveal.
Not only did 48% of respondents identify as Republicans or lean toward Republicans heading into the next election, but only 45% identified as Democrats. It was. Gallup analysts also said that “nearly all” of the indicators show some connection to past presidents. The election results also favor the Republicans.
“Americans, 46% to 41%, say Republicans are better able to handle the most important issues facing the country than Democrats,” said Gallup's Jeffrey M. Jones. ” he wrote. “Currently, the top issues Americans cite as most important are issues that tend to favor Republicans, including the economy (24%), immigration (22%), government (17%), and inflation (15%). is.”
The last time an equal number of Americans identified as Republicans and Democrats during the third quarter (July to September) of an election year was 2004, the year George W. -This was the year that former President Bush won his second term.
Former President Donald Trump still managed to win the presidency, even though only 43 percent of respondents identified themselves as Republicans, compared to 46 percent who said they were Democrats in 2016.
A graph of data shared by Republican political consultant Frank Luntz shows how Republicans have won in the past, even under even or unfavorable conditions, according to Gallup's third quarter polling. It shows.
“My heart. I love this so much,” wrote Scott Pressler, a Republican voter registration activist.
Another X user responded, “If this is accurate, then the polls are really underestimating Trump.” “You'll always see 3 or 5 votes on D+. You'll never see an R+3 poll”:
