The Shrinking support for Democrats
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In a twist that might make even the most outlandish sci-fi plot blush, the Democratic Party has stumbled into a popularity crisis so severe that more Americans now believe extraterrestrials walk among us than stand behind the party’s agenda. It’s a stinging reality for Democrats, who find themselves less admired than lawyers, undertakers, and even the much-maligned car salesmen.
Two brutal polls dropped on Sunday, painting a grim picture of the party’s standing across the nation. According to NBC News, a mere 27% of Americans approve of the Democrats’ performance, while a CNN survey pegged their favorability at 29%—a record low in the poll’s 33-year history. More than half, 54%, view the party unfavorably, a number that doesn’t even capture the fallout from the Democrats’ latest self-inflicted chaos.
The trouble deepened with a fresh wave of internal conflict over Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s call to let a Republican budget bill pass, avoiding a partial government shutdown. That decision has sparked a firestorm of criticism within the party, exposing rifts that threaten to tear it apart. Even Democrats themselves are souring on their own brand—just 63% of party faithful hold a positive view, a steep drop from 81% four years ago at the dawn of the Biden era, per CNN’s findings.
Meanwhile, President Trump is riding high, with his approval rating hitting a personal best of 47% in the NBC poll. Republicans as a whole are outpacing Democrats too, boasting a 36% favorability score in CNN’s tally. The contrast couldn’t be starker, and it’s fueling a sense among Democratic voters that their leaders are veering off course.
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The Democrats did this to themselves. Part of it is policy-driven, but some of it is also the persona of the current Democrat leadership. The Democrats desperately need to replace the current group of leaders but they also have a weak bench to go to. They should probably try to find some governors in their party who might be able to refresh the leadership problem.
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