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GOP 'underwater on nearly every issue' in districts that decide the House: analyst

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Democrats have gained a surprising advantage over Republicans on the economy and other financial concerns in competitive House districts likely to determine control of Congress, according to new polling . Voters in those districts report trusting Democrats more to handle the economy, inflation, gas prices, international trade and corruption, the Cook Political Report found. Immigration was the only major issue included in the comparison that Republicans maintained an advantage. “Trump and Republicans are underwater on nearly every issue,” pollster Lindsay Vermeyen of New River Strategies said. Democrats led Republicans by seven points on the economy, eight on inflation , 12 on lowering gas prices and nine on trade and tariffs. Cook said Thursday the voters surveyed showed “more trust in Democrats’ ability to manage almost every key issue facing the electorate today.” The poll covered 37 districts rated as toss-ups or leaning toward either party. Although President Donald Trump carried