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Democrats Lead Republicans on Economy in Poll

Updated 2026-08-25 23:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A new poll shows Democrats are ahead of Republicans by 7 points on the economy. The Economist/YouGov survey found that 39 percent believe Democrats handle the economy better, compared to 32 percent for Republicans.

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Democrats are ahead 7 points on the economy over Republicans, according to a new poll. In The Economist/YouGov poll, 39 percent of respondents said they believe Democrats do “a better job handling” the economy, while 32 said the same of Republicans. Fifteen percent said both parties handle the econ
2026-08-25 22:35 UTC
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