A Reuters/Ipsos survey finds that voters trust Democrats more than Republicans to handle the US economy for the first time in nearly a decade. The results show a narrow preference split among respondents: 37% say they prefer Democrats’ approach to managing the economy, 36% prefer Republicans, and 27% do not express a preference (or are undecided/leaning otherwise, depending on how outlets describe the remainder category). Multiple outlets report that this shift comes after years in which Republicans held the advantage on economic issues. The Jerusalem Post links the change to pressure on household finances, citing higher gasoline prices following US-Israeli attacks on Iran in February. Overall, while the lead is small, the survey indicates a recent deterioration in the Republican edge on economic stewardship and a modest improvement in Democrats’ standing among voters.
All reports refer to the same survey and point to an economy-related shift in voter perceptions rather than a major partisan realignment.
