Poll Shows Low Approval for Democrats
A recent Wall Street Journal survey indicates that 63% of American voters have a negative view of the Democratic Party. This marks the lowest approval rating for the party in over three decades.
The investigation found that while voters were critical of former President Trump’s handling of several issues, they still expressed a preference for Republicans over Democrats when it comes to addressing these matters in Congress.
For instance, voters disapproved of Trump’s policies by a margin of 17 percentage points, yet they still trusted him to manage certain issues slightly more than Democrats, by a margin of seven points.
Notably, just 8% of voters rated Democrats as “very positive” for their upcoming vote, although Trump himself has a 46% approval rating.
This Wall Street Journal poll follows a CNN survey released on Thursday, which found that only 28% of voters viewed Democrats positively.
As the mid-2026 elections approach, Democrats are grappling with widespread voter discontent and concerns about perceived inefficiencies within the party, exacerbated by internal strife.
In response, they aim to leverage Trump’s unpopularity regarding certain policies. They are particularly focused on the GOP’s proposed legislation, which includes significant tax cuts for the wealthy alongside cuts to Medicaid and social services, hoping this will alienate voters. A slight majority, around 52%, of voters disapproved of this legislation in the latest survey.
The ongoing controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, which resonates with MAGA supporters, could serve as a political battleground as Congressional members return home for their August recess.
A separate poll revealed a noticeable lack of confidence in the Justice Department’s investigations into the Epstein case, with 65% of Democrats and 30% of Republicans stating they are “not confident” in the department’s reviews.
This poll was conducted between July 16th and July 20th, encompassing 1,500 registered voters, with a margin of error of 2.5 percentage points. It was arranged by Democratic pollster John Anzalone and GOP strategist Tony Fabrizio.
