Biden’s Approval Up 10 Pts, GOP +2 On Generic Ballot

CNBC reports:

Biden’s overall approval rating improved 10 points from the July survey with 46% approving and 50% disapproving. Approval of Biden’s handling of the economy also rose 10 points, with 40% approving and 56% disapproving.

While they were the president’s best numbers since 2021, the improvement came largely from increased Democratic support. Approval by independents on the economy remained unchanged from the prior poll at just 25%.

Republicans have a 2-point advantage, 48%-46%, on party preference to control Congress. That’s a toss-up with the poll’s +/-3.5% margin for error, but Democrats have typically had substantial leads in this question when they have picked up congressional seats.

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