Democrats Seize 7-Point Edge on Economy, Inflation as Iran Conflict Erases GOP Lead
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Updated · Newsweek · Aug 1
Democrats Seize 7-Point Edge on Economy, Inflation as Iran Conflict Erases GOP Lead
3 articles · Updated · Newsweek · Aug 1
Summary
41% of registered voters trust Democrats on the economy versus 34% for Republicans, and Democrats hold the same 40%-33% edge on inflation in Napolitan’s latest poll.
The July 27-28 survey of 1,000 voters marks a sharp reversal from March, when Republicans still led on both issues before the Iran conflict helped erode that advantage.
51% of voters name the economy or inflation as the country’s top issue, and Democrats lead 44% to 34% when voters are asked which party they trust on the issue most important to them.
Healthcare ranks a distant third at 11%, where Democrats hold an 18-point trust advantage, underscoring a broader shift as both parties head toward the 2026 midterms.