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Poll Reveals One Bright Spot for Republicans Despite Midterm Headwinds

Even amid voter frustration over the economy and the Iran war, Republicans remain more popular than Democrats heading into Election Day.

Republicans have a net favorability rating 8 points higher than Democrats, according to the latest NBC News poll. The GOP is viewed favorably by 36% and unfavorably by 49%, while Democrats fare even worse at 29% favorable and 50% unfavorable.

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NBC: Republicans are more popular than Democrats Net Popularity:Democrats: 🔴 -21Republicans: 🟡 -13 pic.twitter.com/Q8EuzRFXA3

With pollsters predicting trouble for President Donald Trump’s party, the poll raises an obvious question: Why aren’t Democrats benefiting more from voter dissatisfaction?

Jeff Horwitt, a Democrat pollster whose firm Hart Research Associates helped conduct the NBC News survey, acknowledged that the Democratic Party “remains in a terrible position as a brand nationally.”

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The far-left Democratic Socialists of America, which has dominated news coverage this election cycle, has a favorability rating of 22%.

DSA policies are unpopular. Half of voters would be less likely to support a candidate who embraces a socialist agenda.

Republicans maintain a decisive advantage over Democrats on three key issues: border security, immigration, and crime.

On the campaign trail, Democrat candidates in states........

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