This month, voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on all ten key issues tracked by Rasmussen Reports. The two parties are almost even on two issues, taxes and national security.

Among voters not affiliated with either major political party, the Democrats have the advantage on seven out of ten issues. Last month, the democrats were trusted more on eight issues among those voters.

Not surprisingly, the economy is considered to be the most important electoral issue this year. Eighty-one percent (81%) of voters see the economy as a Very Important issue. That number has not changed over the past two weeks. On this issue, half of voters (50%) trust the Democrats more and 36% trust the Republican party more. Among unaffiliated voters, the Democrats enjoy a twelve-point advantage.

National Security is the second most important issue to voters, with 68% who believe it to be a very important issue. The Democrats have just a three point advantage on this issue among voters. Two weeks ago, the parties were essentially tied on this issue. However, among unaffiliated voters, the Republicans have a six-point edge over Democrats on national security issues.

It’s worth noting that John McCain dramatically outperforms the generic Republican brand on both topics. He and Barack Obama are essentially even when voters are asked who they trust on economic matters. McCain has a double digit edge on National Security topics (Premium Members can review crosstabs).

Another issue the two parties are close on is taxes. On this issue, the Democrats have just a two-point advantage when it comes to voter trust. Last month, the Democrats led by six points. The issue of taxes is a very important issue for half (50%) of voters.

The issue where the Democrats usually enjoy the largest advantage, health care, is very important for 60% of voters. On this issue, 52% trust the Democrats more, while 35% trust the GOP more. The Democrats also have a sixteen-point lead on education, an issue that is very important to 56% of American voters.

When it comes to the War in Iraq, 47% of voters trust the Democrats more, while 39% trust the GOP more. The war is a very important issue for 67% of voters. A separate survey found that most voters would like to see the troops brought home from Iraq within the year.

Each month, Rasmussen Reports asks likely voters to rank the importance of ten electoral issues and which of the two major parties they trust more on these issues. The Democrats have been dominant on most issues throughout the past two years. It should be noted, however, that these general perceptions are likely to have a bigger impact on Congressional races rather than the Presidential election.

Not surprisingly, Democrats enjoy a double-digit lead on the Generic Congressional Ballot. Democrats also enjoy a huge advantage when it comes to partisan identification.

To see the top issues of importance and leading party among issues, click here.

Crosstabs for Trust on Issues I and Issues II and Importance of Issues I and Issues II are available for Premium Members only.

Historical data for Trust on Issues I and Issues II and Importance of Issues I and Issues II are available for Premium Members only.