The AP-NORC poll, conducted Oct. 8-12 among 1,119 adults including 925 registered voters, found that a combined 80% want either substantial change or complete upheaval in how the country is run. A strong majority believe President Donald Trump is falling short both at home and abroad, though voters remain divided over which party should control Congress. Democrats are seen as more enthusiastic and hold an advantage, while the latest RealClearPolitics polling summary put Republicans' favorability below 40%. About 8 in 10 registered voters disapprove of Trump's handling of the cost of living, and Vice President JD Vance said Republicans have a chance as good as he has ever seen to defy historical trends and keep Congress.
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