"Inflation is top of mind for U.S. voters as they look toward November’s midterm elections," according to a release, with 37% of respondents citing it as their priority. It is also the leading issue for both Republicans (57%) and independents (42%). For Democrats, the top issue is abortion (29%) compared to 14% citing inflation.
The poll found that other key issues for voters are abortion, guns, healthcare, and the January 6 hearings. While 57% say former President Donald Trump deserves blame for the Capitol attack, 61% do not believe he will face any criminal charges.
The poll of 1,160 adults was conducted from July 11 to July 17 by Marist Poll, sponsored by NPR and PBS NewsHour.