Exit poll finds many voters blame Trump for high prices

Politics · First reported 3 Nov, 22:35 · Updated 23:07

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An Associated Press Voter Poll cited in Tuesday’s coverage found that 62% of voters blamed President Donald Trump for higher prices, while 71% said Congress should do more to check him. The reports also highlighted voter dissatisfaction and the economy’s place among the leading concerns.

The New York Post reported that 62% blamed Trump for higher prices and 71% wanted Congress to do more to check him.
The Post said 75% were angry or dissatisfied with the country’s direction; the economy was the top issue for 39%, followed by democracy at 32%.
Breitbart’s account put the share blaming Trump for high prices at approximately 60% and said four in ten voters named the economy as their top issue.

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Key facts

Blamed Trump for higher prices: 62% in the Post’s account; approximately 60% in Breitbart’s account.
Wanted Congress to do more to check Trump: 71%.
Angry or dissatisfied with the country’s direction: 75%.
Top voter issues: The economy: 39%; the fate of democracy: 32%.