From the Left · Read · November 1, 2026
Nov 1 ยท Two days before the midterm elections, an NBC News poll finds Democrats ahead 52%-45% and President Trump's disapproval at 60%
NBC News: Poll: Voters demand change and a check on Trump, fueling a steep Democratic midterm advantage
Grade B (88/100). Article: the NBC News poll on the generic ballot, Trump's 60% disapproval, the wrong-track number and voters' reasons
B: Uses loaded words.
- Uses loaded words (minus 12 points): headline 'a steep Democratic midterm advantage' for a 52%-45% lead (outlet's own adjective)
Splits: Article: the NBC News poll on the generic ballot, Trump's 60% disapproval, the wrong-track number and voters' reasons
Same story: Newsweek, Fox News
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