Polls show midterm challenges for Republicans amid Iran war fallout

The short version

• A CNN survey found only 26% of Americans approve of President Donald Trump's handling of the war in Iran, while 78% say he is not doing enough to end it.[The Washington Sun]
• Recent polls show Democratic candidates leading Republican rivals Hinson and Rogers, while independent voters favor Democratic candidates 57% to 34% nationally.[The Guardian · The Washington Sun]
• Republicans and their allies maintain a large spending lead, pouring $384.5 million into Senate contests and $65.7 million into House races.[The Guardian]
• Outgoing Congresswoman Nancy Mace predicted her party would fail to retain control of both the House and the Senate in the upcoming midterm vote.[The Guardian]

Key facts

• According to a CNN poll released Tuesday, 26% of Americans approve of Trump's handling of the war, and 78% believe he is not doing enough to halt it.[The Washington Sun]
• Three-quarters of adults reported that Trump lacks a clear strategy for addressing the situation in Iran.[The Washington Sun]
• A Marist poll released Tuesday showed Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek leading Hinson 50% to 42% among registered voters.[The Washington Sun]
• A Suffolk University poll showed El-Sayed leading Rogers 47% to 40%.[The Washington Sun]
• A New York Times and Siena University survey indicated independent voters preferred Democratic midterm candidates over Republicans 57% to 34%.[The Guardian]
• Republicans and affiliated groups have put $384.5 million into Senate races and nearly $65.7 million into House contests, surpassing Democratic totals.[The Guardian]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.

• Survival Over Loyalty: Why Republicans Are Breaking With TrumpThe Washington Sun
• Republican jitters grow as unpopular Trump fuels midterm ‘bloodbath’ fearsThe Guardian - US