Donald Trump has publicly denounced recent polls indicating low approval ratings, while midterm election polls suggest a slight advantage for Democrats [3, 5, 7]. These developments arrive as Campaign's Global Agency of the Year Awards prepares to evaluate entries in a rapidly evolving industry [2].
Trump's Pushback on Poll Results
President Trump has lashed out against what he calls "fake polls" as surveys indicate a decline in his public approval [5, 7, 8]. In a series of posts, Trump has attacked the validity of these polls, even suggesting potential legal action [5, 8]. One New York Times/Siena Poll showed particularly low approval ratings after his first year in office [8, 17]. Trump's disapproval rating has increased since his first year, reaching 42.4% approval versus 52.1% disapproval [6]. Despite this, his team had touted his approval rating in the first 10 months as his highest [6].
Midterm Election Outlook
As the midterm election year begins, polls present a mixed picture. One Emerson College Polling national survey finds that 43% of likely voters approve of President Trump's job performance, while 51% disapprove [19]. A new Emerson College Polling national survey finds 43% of likely voters approve of the job President Trump is doing in office, while 51% disapprove one year into the administration [19]. Democrats hold a slight advantage heading into the midterm elections for Congress [3]. However, some analyses suggest that the range from an 11.0-point Democratic win to a 0.4-point Republican edge falls within the margin of error [10].
Other Political Developments
Local elections in 29 areas in England are set to be delayed as part of a shake-up of councils, a decision that has drawn criticism and is being challenged in a judicial review [16]. In Georgia, concerns are being raised about the critical strain caused by underfunding in elections [12]. The state has passed complex election-related legislation without providing adequate funding for counties to implement these changes [12].
TL;DR
- President Trump has criticized recent polls showing low approval ratings, calling them "fake" and considering legal action [5, 7, 8].
- Midterm election polls indicate a slight advantage for Democrats, although the range of potential outcomes is within the margin of error [3, 10].
- Local elections in 29 areas in England will be delayed due to a council shake-up [16].
- Concerns are being raised about underfunding in Georgia elections, potentially straining the system [12].