Key facts
- A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos survey found most Americans believe Donald Trump uses the presidency to enrich himself.
- On all but one issue (crime), more respondents trusted Democrats over Republicans.
- Republicans now trail Democrats by nine points on the economy, a reversal from a six-month prior lead.
- Democrats now lead Republicans by two points on immigration, a reversal from a five-point Republican lead.
- President Trump has been campaigning across the country, visiting Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Iowa, and Florida.
The film Reservoir Dogs, released in 1992, is analyzed for its depiction of criminals discussing mundane topics, offering a parallel to the diverse concerns of US voters facing the upcoming midterm elections. The film's approach of showing hardened criminals engaged in everyday trivialities is seen as a way to dispense with macho clichés and render characters more authentic.
Recent polling suggests that the Republican party faces challenges as voters' priorities vary widely, from economic affordability and labor to immigration and crime. A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos survey indicates that on most issues, except crime, Democrats are trusted more than Republicans. The Republican party has seen a significant decline in its standing on the economy and immigration, issues that have been central to the current administration's focus.