A year before the 2022 midterm elections, Republicans hold a clear lead on the congressional ballot as President Joe Biden's approval rating sinks to a new low of 38%. Vice President Kamala Harris' approval rating is 28% – even worse than Biden's. Analysis:Paleologos on the Poll: Republican hold notable advantage heading into 2022The poll of 1,000 registered voters, taken by landline and cellphone, has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points. Biden's job approval rating is dismal, too, at 38% approve, 59% disapprove. Studies have concluded that a president's job approval rating is one of the most powerful factors affecting midterm elections.
