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NOVEMBER HARVARD CAPS / HARRIS POLL: 75% OF VOTERS OPPOSE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, UP 5 PTS. FROM SEPTEMBER, WHILE CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL FALLS TO LOWEST IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR
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Core Insights - President Trump's approval rating has dropped to 44%, a decline of 2 points from September, with the lowest ratings in handling inflation (39%) and tariffs (40%) [2][6] - 57% of voters characterize the U.S. economy as weak, marking a 6-point increase since September [6] - The Republican Party is urged to broaden its base as a majority of voters reject Zohran Mamdani's policies [8][12] Economic Concerns - 35% of voters believe the country is on the right track, a decrease of 5 points [6] - Inflation and affordability are the top issues for voters, with 48% citing inflation as their primary concern [6] - 55% of voters feel the government shutdown is significantly harming the economy [12] Political Landscape - Congressional approval has fallen to 27%, the lowest since June 2024 [6] - The Republican Party's approval rating stands at 44%, while the Democratic Party's approval is at 43% [6] - 63% of voters believe the GOP needs to broaden its positions to appeal to a wider audience [12] Public Opinion on Policies - Trump's policies maintain majority support, with 16 out of 18 policies favored by voters [6] - The most popular policies include lowering drug prices (85%) and deporting illegal immigrants who have committed crimes (79%) [6] - 56% of voters believe Trump has exceeded his presidential authority, and 51% view his actions as dictatorial [6] International Relations - 63% of voters support the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with 81% backing his removal in light of election fraud and criminal charges [19] - 71% of voters favor the Trump administration's efforts to secure the safe return of Israeli hostages and end hostilities in Gaza [12] - 72% support sanctions on Russia's oil and gas companies to push for a ceasefire in Ukraine [12]