Erdogan’s Poll Rating Hits All-Time Low as Economic Woes Grow

  • Support for Erdogan and his party eroded amid economic issues
  • The opposition hasn’t yet decided on a presidential candidate

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

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Public support for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party hit an all-time low last month amid disenchantment with the Turkish government’s handling of the economy, prominent pollsters said.

A sizable group of Erdogan supporters have now given up on his party but opposition parties have so far failed to provide a home for these voters, who will likely decide the future of Turkey.