Voters prefer Democrats over Republicans on economy for first time in a decade - poll
The Republican edge on the economy has steadily deteriorated as US household finances suffered from soaring gasoline prices following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran in February
Assessment
A decade-long Republican advantage on economic trust has flipped, with voters now favoring Democrats. The shift is tied to rising gasoline prices following US-Israeli attacks on Iran in February, which have strained household finances. This polling change signals a potential vulnerability for Republicans heading into future elections.