Newsweek is reporting that President Donald J Trump's approval ratings have reached their lowest point, according to several recent national polls. CNN has Trump at 34 percent approval, AP-NORC at 33 percent, and Quinnipiac at 32 percent. Newsweek said these figures are comparable to those seen by President George W. Bush after Hurricane Katrina.
The outlet also detailed upcoming Democratic primaries, noting potential challenges for the party in general elections. In Michigan, the Democratic Senate primary features Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate backed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, leading Rep. Haley Stevens, the establishment pick, by 15 points in an Emerson poll. Newsweek said a Glengariff poll indicates that while Stevens is competitive against Republican nominee Mike Rogers, El-Sayed trails Rogers by 11 points, potentially jeopardizing the Democrats' chances of holding the seat and the Senate.
In Wisconsin, Newsweek is reporting that progressive Francesca Hong holds a significant 20-30 point lead in the gubernatorial primary. The outlet noted concerns about Hong's past financial issues and her