Democrats Lead Polls as DOJ Charges Former FBI Director Comey

Democrats Lead Polls as DOJ Charges Former FBI Director Comey

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On October 27, the Justice Department filed a criminal information against former FBI director James Comey, and recent national polls showed Democrats leading the generic congressional ballot by about nine points in the United States. Earlier polls released on October 23 indicated that Democrats were ahead of Republicans in projected House races, with voters citing inflation and opposition to President Donald Trump as key motivators. A separate NPR/PBS News/Marist poll found Trump's approval low among both registered and likely voters, and a PBS/NPR/Marist survey reported that many respondents opposed Trump, reinforcing the Democratic advantage.

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The claim that a CBS News/YouGov poll on October 25, 2026, shows Democrats ahead in projected House seats is partially confirmed. The assertion that voters cite inflation and opposition to President Trump as key factors in the CBS News/YouGov poll on October 25, 2026, is partially confirmed. The claim that President Trump received low approval ratings among both registered and likely voters in a poll on October 27, 2026, is also partially confirmed.

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October 27, 2026
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Democrats Lead Generic Ballot as Midterms Approach, While Comey Faces New DOJ Filing
Democrats Lead Generic Ballot as Midterms Approach, While Comey Faces New DOJ Filing

The Bulwark • 27 Oct 13:25

Recent polls show Democrats ahead by about nine points nationally, and the Justice Department has filed a new criminal information against former FBI director James Comey.

Credibility 57% Manip. 46% Right
Poll Shows Democrats Holding Lead Ahead of 2026 Midterms as Trump Remains Central Figure
Poll Shows Democrats Holding Lead Ahead of 2026 Midterms as Trump Remains Central Figure

PBS • 27 Oct 12:39

A PBS News/NPR/Marist poll finds Democrats ahead of Republicans among likely voters, with many citing opposition to President Donald Trump as a key motivator.

Credibility 71% Manip. 14% Center
Democrats lead Republicans by 23 points in New Jersey congressional poll
Democrats lead Republicans by 23 points in New Jersey congressional poll

New Jersey Globe • 27 Oct 09:07

A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll shows Democratic congressional candidates holding a 23-point advantage over Republicans in New Jersey, with affordability and gas prices driving voter preferences.

Credibility 72% Manip. 45% Left
Poll Shows Democrats Lead Generic Congressional Ballot While Trump Approval Remains Low
Poll Shows Democrats Lead Generic Congressional Ballot While Trump Approval Remains Low

NPR • 27 Oct 09:00

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds Democrats holding a double-digit advantage on the generic congressional ballot, with President Trump receiving low approval ratings among both registered and likely voters.

Credibility 72% Manip. 9% Center
October 25, 2026
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Democrats Lead House Race Amid Economic Concerns, Trump Remains Central Motivator
Democrats Lead House Race Amid Economic Concerns, Trump Remains Central Motivator

CBS News • 25 Oct 13:00

A CBS News/YouGov poll shows Democrats ahead in projected House seats, with voters citing inflation and opposition to President Trump as key factors, while few see either party having a clear plan.

Credibility 78% Manip. 28% Center

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