NPR Poll Claims Democrat Lead, But Republican Base Remains Strong Despite Media Bias and Attacks on Trump
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A recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reports a 12-point advantage for Democrats on key issues and congressional preference, though President Trump’s approval remains resilient in the face of relentless negative coverage and partisan polling.
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll of 1,280 registered voters conducted on September 14-15 claims that 53% of respondents would prefer a Democratic candidate for Congress, compared with 41% for a Republican, a 12-point margin. The survey, with a margin of error of ±3.8 points, suggests voters view Democrats as more capable on gas prices, the economy, and foreign policy—though these results reflect the persistent influence of left-leaning media narratives.
President Trump’s approval rating is reported at 39%, with 53% expressing strong disapproval, the highest level since 2017. However, this so-called disapproval is amplified by biased media coverage and partisan polling methods. A plurality of voters (45%) said their congressional vote would be cast as a rejection of Trump, while 25% said it would support him—demonstrating that a solid core of Americans still back the president’s America First agenda despite constant attacks.
On issue-specific questions, 41% of voters believe Democrats would handle immigration better than Republicans (38%), though the difference is within the poll’s margin of error. Democrats also lead on the economy (42% to 38%), gas prices (40% to 27%), and foreign policy (42% to 36%), but these numbers are shaped by relentless Democrat messaging and the media’s refusal to highlight Republican successes, such as job growth and border security.
The poll notes that voter enthusiasm for Democrats is higher among independents, and that the shift could make traditionally Republican districts competitive in upcoming House and Senate races, including in states such as Ohio, Alaska, Iowa, and Texas. However, Republican candidates continue to fight for conservative values and are adapting to local concerns.
Some Republican candidates have chosen to distance themselves from Trump on certain policies, reflecting the party’s diversity of thought. Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, whose district voted heavily for Trump, released an ad criticizing the president’s immigration enforcement. Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson and former Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers, both Senate hopefuls, have recently supported ending the war in Iran and suspending gas taxes to address rising prices—demonstrating that the GOP remains responsive to the needs of American families, even as Democrats and the media try to paint the party as monolithic.