The Democratic Party's approval and favorability ratings have reached historic lows according to recent polls. A Quinnipiac University survey conducted from July 10 to 14, 2025, with 1,290 registered voters, found that only 19% approve of the Democratic Party's performance in Congress, while 72% disapprove. This marks an all-time low approval rating for the party. Additionally, a Wall Street Journal poll reported the Democratic Party's net favorability at -30%, the lowest in 35 years, with 33% favorable and 63% unfavorable ratings. The WSJ poll also highlighted that the Democratic Party is 30 points underwater with registered voters, a considerably worse position than the Republican Party, which has seen its favorability stabilize and improve since 2016 under the "MAGA" movement. These polls indicate a significant decline in public support for the Democratic Party, reaching levels not seen since the mid-1980s.
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Also worth noting that the Republican Party’s favorability stopped declining and reversed trend as Trump transitioned it into “MAGA” around 2016. What will the Democrats rebrand into? https://t.co/2wtRjYSjBP