Democrats Lead on Cost of Living
A new Reuters and Ipsos poll shows Democrats holding an eight point advantage over Republicans regarding the cost of living ahead of the midterm elections. Voters cite high prices at gas stations and grocery stores as major concerns for their ballots.
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United States voters favor the Democratic Party by an 8-point margin on the cost of living, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed Monday. The 36% to 28% advantage is the largest Democratic lead on the issue since October 2025. The shift poses a challenge for the governing party ahead of the November midterm elections.











