Voters frustrated with Trump ahead of US midterms: polls

· Politics · United States

Widespread voter disillusionment and pocketbook anxieties are setting a volatile stage for Republicans weeks before election night, according to polls. Nearly 61% of key voters believe the country is in recession and 65% of independents say the economy is worse, a Harris poll found. Big AI is pouring millions into the midterms, with industry groups spending hundreds of millions to elect candidates who might write the rules governing the technology. ICE tactics have also divided voters.

Why it matters：Voter discontent and AI industry spending could reshape the US Congress and the future of tech regulation.

Key points

  • Nearly 61% of key voters believe the country is in recession, a Harris poll found
  • 65% of independents say the economy is worse
  • AI industry groups are spending hundreds of millions on the midterms

Sources (original reporting)

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