Center · Read · November 1, 2026
Nov 1 · Two days before the midterm elections, an NBC News poll finds Democrats ahead 52%-45% and President Trump's disapproval at 60%
Newsweek: How Trump’s Approval Rating Has Changed Before Midterms
Grade A (100/100). Article: Trump's approval in four polling trackers from January to October 29, with a professor's comment and the White House response
A: No problems found.
Splits: Article: Trump's approval in four polling trackers from January to October 29, with a professor's comment and the White House response
Same story: NBC News, Fox News
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