A Fox News poll released this week found 52% of voters think Democrats would handle the economy better than Republicans, compared to 48% for Republicans — the first time Democrats have led on this issue since 2010. This matters because economic messaging has been a Republican strength for over a decade, so a shift in voter perception could reshape the 2026 midterm dynamics. The broader poll also showed 73% of voters rate the economy negatively and 56% believe Trump's policies are hurting it, suggesting economic dissatisfaction is driving the shift rather than optimism about Democratic proposals.