Opinion Today
October 31, 2022
Senate Control Hinges on Neck-and-Neck Races, Times/Siena Poll Finds Lisa Lerer & Ruth Igielnik, New York Times [via opiniontoday.com] The contests are close in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania. Many voters want Republicans to flip the Senate, but prefer the Democrat in their state.
Economy Is Top Election Issue; Abortion and Crime Next Lydia Saad, Gallup Among the policy issues being debated and discussed this election year, the economy leads in importance to Americans. Nearly half of U.S. registered voters, 49%, say the economy will be extremely important to their vote for Congress. But abortion and crime are nearly as prominent; 42% and 40% of voters, respectively, say each of these is extremely important. Republicans head into final week with lead in seats, voters feel things are "out of control" CBS News Republicans today remain in good position to win a majority of seats in the House. However, voters' current intentions suggest anything from a sizable GOP majority to a…