Poll: 80% Want Major Overhaul As GOP Faces Election Night Woes

Disillusionment and worry over their wallets have put the GOP on shaky ground just days before election night. A fresh poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows Americans feeling increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump's handling of both domestic and foreign affairs. In these final weeks leading up to November 3, eighty percent of those surveyed said the nation needs major change or even a complete overhaul of how it is run. This data comes from interviews with more than 1,100 adults released on Thursday.

Democrats and independents are far more likely to call for a total reset compared to Republicans, yet even GOP voters are not immune to the desire for reform. Slightly under half want substantial change while thirteen percent seek upheaval. These findings highlight a deep hunger for legislative realignment that could hurt the Republican Party's grip on both chambers of Congress.

Rising costs are driving the mood at home. Eighty-five percent of respondents say the economy is a top issue when casting their ballot. About eight in ten registered voters disapprove of how Trump manages the cost of living, and roughly three-quarters do not approve of his economic performance. Only about one-third hold a favorable view of him, while a similar share approves of his presidency overall.

More people want Democrats to take control of Congress, and their opinion of Republicans has turned sour. Immigration and crime remain major worries for some, with forty-five percent listing them as priorities. Yet Republicans mention these issues more often than Democrats do. Democratic voters, by contrast, point to healthcare as their number one concern.

Cultural debates about artificial intelligence drew moderate alarm from thirty-five percent of voters, while transgender issues lagged significantly behind at twelve percent. The war on Iran sits high on the list with sixty-four percent citing it as a top-of-mind issue. Healthcare also ranks as a priority for sixty-nine percent of the public.

Despite their frustrations, most people across both major parties still see voting as essential. About two-thirds say participating is extremely important while roughly one in ten says it is very important. Seventy-five percent of Democrats view the act as extremely vital compared to about sixty percent of Republicans. This civic spirit persists even when trust in leadership is low.