Poll shows just a quarter of Democrats feel positively about their party

WorldPolitics
4 Aug 2025 • 6:25 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A new poll indicates that over a third of US Democrats consider their party to be “weak” and “ineffective” in its approach to President Donald Trump's administration.
  • Only 23 per cent of Democrats expressed positive sentiments about their party, contrasting with 41 per cent of Republicans who held favorable views of theirs.
  • The broader public largely views both major parties unfavorably, with many describing them using negative terms and expressing a desire for a third political option.
  • The poll's findings serve as a warning for both Democrats and Republicans ahead of upcoming state elections and the 2026 midterms, with Democrats appearing to face more significant voter discontent.
  • Trump's approval rating has reportedly fallen to 40 per cent, marking its lowest point since his return to the White House.

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