CNBC Poll: Partisan Fears Over Trump and DSA Outweigh Economic Worries — SkimNews
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- Republicans fear a Democratic Congress would enact socialist policies, weaken border security, and raise taxes, according to the CNBC survey.
- Democrats worry that continued Republican control would enable Donald Trump to operate beyond constitutional limits and sustain aggressive immigration and military policies.
- 44% of all voters express concern that Trump would exceed his constitutional authority if Republicans retain Congress, including 74% of Democrats and 45% of independents.
- 28% of respondents are concerned about the implementation of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) policies if Democrats win, with 54% of Republicans and 22% of independents citing this fear.
- Affordability issues rank as top national concerns across party lines, though Democrats and independents also prioritize government corruption while Republicans emphasize immigration and border security.
- 22% of voters fear Democrats would fail to lower prices if they take Congress, while 24% worry Republicans won’t either — a concern trailing behind fears over Trump and DSA policies.
Why it matters: With 44% of voters fearing Trump would overstep his power and 28% alarmed by DSA policy shifts, the poll shows that constitutional and ideological risks now outweigh economic concerns for many, reshaping the stakes of the midterms beyond inflation alone.
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