Voters blame administration policies for rising household fuel costs

Soaring fuel costs threaten Republican midterm prospects as voters link foreign policy to household expenses.

American voters connect the administration's foreign policy and mass deportation agenda to surging fuel prices. With the midterms approaching, public anger over these rising living costs threatens Republican majorities in Congress.

• The timelineFewer than two weeks remain before voters head to the polls for the midterm elections.
• The voter reactionPublic anger over expensive fuel costs is driving a backlash against incumbent Republicans.