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US Voters Prefer Biden's Democracy Approach, Trump's Economy Plan: Report

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that US voters prefer Republican candidate Donald Trump's economic policies but favor Democratic President Joe Biden's approach to preserving democracy. The poll indicates a divided electorate less than five months before the November 5 election. Biden's approval rating rose slightly to 37%, up from 36% in May. On the economy, Trump leads with 43% compared to Biden's 37%, while Biden is preferred on addressing political extremism and threats to democracy, with 39% of voters supporting his approach versus Trump's 33%.
A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that US voters prefer Republican candidate Donald Trump's economic policies but favor Democratic President Joe Biden's approach to preserving democracy.

The poll, conducted over three days and concluding on Sunday, indicates a divided electorate less than five months before the November 5 election.

Biden's approval rating rose slightly to 37%, up from 36% in May. Concerns over Biden's age and his support of Israel's actions against Hamas have caused some disapproval within his party.

On the economy, the top concern for voters, Trump leads with 43% compared to Biden's 37%.

Voters, affected by years of rising consumer prices, still see Trump as stronger on economic issues despite recent improvements in inflation and a low jobless rate.

Trump also has a significant advantage on immigration, with 44% favoring his policies over Biden's 31%.

On foreign conflicts and terrorism, Trump is favored 40% to 35%.

However, Biden is preferred on addressing political extremism and threats to democracy, with 39% of voters supporting his approach versus Trump's 33%.

Biden also leads on healthcare policy, 40% to 29%, benefiting from his association with the 2010 health reform under President Barack Obama.

The poll, which included responses from 1,019 US adults and 856 registered voters, has a margin of error of 3.2 percentage points for all respondents and 3.5 percentage points for registered voters.
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