Rising gas prices are causing voters to reconsider voting for GOP: Poll
EXCLUSIVE — High gas prices are causing more than half of voters to consider not supporting Republicans, new polling shows, in a warning sign that the Iran war’s consequences could hamper the GOP’s efforts to keep control of the House and Senate.
TL;DR
- 57% of voters are less likely to support Republicans due to high gas prices.
- 64% of independent voters are less likely to support Republicans over gas prices.
- 23% of self-identified Republicans are less likely to support their party due to higher gas prices.
- Memorial Day gas prices reached a four-year high at $4.56.
- The Iran war and control of the Strait of Hormuz are cited as causes for rising oil and gas prices.
- 66% of survey respondents stated gas prices have affected their regular spending habits.
- Voters are blaming President Trump for high gas prices, according to other polls.
- The Overton Insights survey polled 1,377 registered voters from May 16-20.