US democracy, Trump fatigue, cost of living are top issues with voters, AP survey finds

Tuesday's midterms may turn out to be a referendum on US President Donald Trump's performance over the last two years. History, polling and early voting numbers suggest it could be a difficult night for Trump's Republican Party, though the political map – not to mention a fresh round of GOP gerrymandering – could limit Democratic gains. Voters are in the mood for change, according to the AP Voter Poll, which found that roughly three-quarters of voters say they feel “angry” or “dissatisfied” with the way things are going in the country today. Most appear to blame the Trump administration for high costs, with about 6 in 10 saying higher prices are “more because of Trump’s policies” rather than “more because of factors outside Trump’s control”. About 4 in 10 say the economy is the most important issue facing the country, while 3 in 10 say the most important issue is democracy, according to the poll, well above the number who said the same about crime, healthcare and immigration. Additionally, about 70% of voters want Congress to exercise more checks and balances on his presidency. Democrats are looking to win majorities in both the House and the Senate that would allow them to curb Tr...