Economy Could Mean Trouble for Democrats at Polls: ; Voters Now Trust

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WASHINGTON - Notch one more victim of the recession: With crucial midterm elections nearing, Democrats have lost the advantage they've held for years as the party the public trusts to steer the economy.

The timing could be fortunate for the Republicans. With jobs and the economy dominating voters' concerns, the GOP will wield the issue as a cudgel in the battle to grab control of at least one chamber of Congress this November and weaken President Obama.

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Economy Could Mean Trouble for Democrats at Polls: ; Voters Now Trust

"The No. 1 question on voters' minds is, 'Where are the jobs?'" said Ken Spain, spokesman for the House Republican campaign organization. "Republican candidates on the campaign trail will ask one very simple question: 'Are you better off today tha...

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