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CNN poll shows Democrats up 8 points on generic ballot heading into midterms; immigration unpopularity adds to wave; Michigan primary tonight

CNN poll shows Democrats up 8 points on generic ballot heading into midterms; immigration unpopularity adds to wave; Michigan primary tonight

A new CNN poll shows Democrats leading by 8 points on the generic congressional ballot, with voter frustration on cost-of-living and a shift in the 'party of change' perception. DSA membership surge adds context to leftward energy. New polling confirms Trump's immigration agenda is deeply unpopular even in swing states and Florida/Texas; Sabato shifts 13 House races toward Democrats, reinforcing potential wave dynamics for the midterm elections. Trump's SCOTUS appeal on mail ballot restrictions could affect election administration but unlikely to change before November. Michigan Senate primary tonight tests establishment vs. progressive power, with AIPAC's record $30M bet on Stevens against El-Sayed's grassroots surge; outcome will signal party direction.

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Updated Aug 5, 2026