Democratic Party Strength At Sixteen Year Low
Five surveys show a nation wide shift away from the Democratic Party. Voters indicate 43 percent favor Democrats and 37 percent Republicans for upcoming Congressional votes, with independents leaning toward Republicans. Presidential preference shows 47 percent for Democrats versus 53 percent for Republicans, marking a seven point decline since 1944.
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Independent voters shift toward Republicans in Gallup Poll
The Gallup Poll shows independent voters moving away from Democrats as Truman’s handling of postwar issues faces scrutiny. The survey tracks presidential and congressional preferences, noting a rise in Republican support among independents and a dip in satisfaction with Truman’s performance since 1945.
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1936 Was High Point for Demos
The article notes 1936 as the high point for Democratic Party voting strength, with 62 percent of the major party popular vote in the presidential election. It also cites 1942 as a low point for Democrats at 47 percent of the total congressional vote, and observes that since 1950 Democratic strength in midterm elections has consistently lagged presidential years.
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Voters Name Key 1946 Issues and Party Outlook
A survey shows 55 percent favor Democrats and 45 percent favor Republicans on handling top issues. Major concerns are shortages, labor troubles, foreign policy with Russia, cost of living, housing, veterans, and world peace. Voters then judge which party would better address each issue.
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