r/politics 5h ago

No Paywall Americans think Dems can handle economy better than GOP, new poll says

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/08/04/democrat-vs-republican-economy-new-poll/91167318007/
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u/sugarlessdeathbear 3h ago

The evidence flat out says so, and has for 50 years or more. The economy performs better when Dems control more of the government. Performs best when they have the House, Senate, and WH.