KEY POINTS
  • Voters are enthusiastic about the economy, but it has not translated into a better approval rating for President Donald Trump, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll. 
  • Republicans have primarily touted the economy as they try to stop Democrats from taking a House majority. 
  • Trump was touting economic figures on his Twitter on Monday morning as he faces fresh pressure over a Bob Woodward book. 

Voters love the economy, but it has failed to translate into higher approval for President Donald Trump, according to one new poll.

The disconnect is perhaps the biggest challenge facing Republicans as they battle to keep control of Congress in November.