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Despite these warning signs, Democratic voters seem oblivious. The CNN poll shows that 57% of Democrats and Democrat-leaning independents want their party to “stand up” to President Trump and block his agenda, rather than collaborate with Republicans. Just 42% believe the party should seek bipartisan cooperation, such as in the recent vote to avert a government shutdown.
“The majority’s desire to fight the GOP marks a significant change in the party’s posture from the start of Trump’s first term. A September 2017 poll found a broad 74 percent majority of Democrats and Democratic leaners saying their party should work with Republicans in an attempt to advance their own priorities, and just 23 percent advocating for a more combative approach,” CNN reported.
Adding to the Democrats’ woes, 52% of Democratic and Democrat-leaning respondents believe the party is heading in the wrong direction. This is a dramatic shift from 2017, when most Democrats expressed satisfaction with the party’s trajectory.
Overall, public sentiment toward the Democratic Party has taken a historic dive. The party’s favorability has dropped more than 20 points since January 2021, when Democrats capitalized on the chaos of the January 6 protests.
Even among their own ranks, Democrats are losing ground. Only 63% of Democrats and Democrat-leaning independents still view the party positively, compared to 72% in January and a staggering 81% at the start of the Biden Administration. The dissatisfaction is widespread, with both liberal and moderate Democrats showing an 18-point decline in approval.
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In stark contrast, 79% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents expressed a favorable opinion of the GOP. Political independents, however, remain skeptical of both parties, with just 20% viewing the GOP positively and 19% saying the same of the Democrats.
The Democratic Party’s downward spiral reflects growing public frustration over failed leadership, a struggling economy, and an increasingly radical agenda. With the 2024 elections looming, Democrats face an uphill battle in winning back the trust of the American people.
