Democrats hold 3-point lead on generic ballot: AARP poll

Democrats lead by 3 points on a generic ballot against Republicans with the midterms less than three weeks out, according to a new poll.

The AARP poll, released Thursday, found 49 percent of respondents backed Democrats and 46 percent backed Republicans, while 5 percent were unsure about their choice of party.

The slight lead for Democrats comes amid rocky political territory for the GOP. The party is facing down issues like the unpopular war in Iran, Trump’s slumping approval rating and concerns about the cost of living.

The poll surveyed 1,368 likely voters within congressional districts that the nonpartisan election handicapper labeled as toss-ups or leaning........

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