CNN Poll Reveals All-Time Low Ratings for US Democrats
A new CNN poll reveals that the Democratic party's favorability rating among Americans has reached a record low. Commissioned by the broadcaster, the poll was carried out by SSRS between March 6 and 9, surveying about 1,206 respondents. The...
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A new CNN poll reveals that the Democratic party's favorability rating among Americans has reached a record low.
Commissioned by the broadcaster, the poll was carried out by SSRS between March 6 and 9, surveying about 1,206 respondents. The results show that the approval rating for the Democratic party stands at just 29%, marking the lowest level in CNN's regular polling since 1992. In comparison, the Republican party holds a more favorable rating at 36%, according to the poll.
Approval ratings among the parties also differ significantly. Only 63% of Democrats and Democratic-leaners view their party favorably, while 79% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents express approval of the GOP. In contrast, independents show limited support for either party, with favorability ratings around the 20% mark.
The Democrats are also facing challenges in unifying behind a party leader who is seen as best embodying their core values. New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leads this group, with 10% of Democratic-aligned respondents choosing her for the role.
Former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris received 9%, and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders garnered 8%. Just 1% of Democratic-aligned respondents selected former President Joe Biden, while over 30% either refused to choose or opposed all the prominent Democratic figures.
Additionally, the poll indicates that Democrats have adopted a more confrontational stance towards Republicans, with 57% of respondents believing that their lawmakers should prioritize obstructing the GOP agenda instead of advancing their initiatives. Merely 42% expressed that lawmakers should seek cooperation with Republicans.
These figures mark a significant shift in sentiment compared to the early days of former President Donald Trump's administration. A CNN poll from September 2017 indicated that about 74% of Democratic respondents believed their party should collaborate with Republicans, while only 23% preferred to focus on disrupting their agenda.
Anna Muller for TROIB News
Commissioned by the broadcaster, the poll was carried out by SSRS between March 6 and 9, surveying about 1,206 respondents. The results show that the approval rating for the Democratic party stands at just 29%, marking the lowest level in CNN's regular polling since 1992. In comparison, the Republican party holds a more favorable rating at 36%, according to the poll.
Approval ratings among the parties also differ significantly. Only 63% of Democrats and Democratic-leaners view their party favorably, while 79% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents express approval of the GOP. In contrast, independents show limited support for either party, with favorability ratings around the 20% mark.
The Democrats are also facing challenges in unifying behind a party leader who is seen as best embodying their core values. New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leads this group, with 10% of Democratic-aligned respondents choosing her for the role.
Former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris received 9%, and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders garnered 8%. Just 1% of Democratic-aligned respondents selected former President Joe Biden, while over 30% either refused to choose or opposed all the prominent Democratic figures.
Additionally, the poll indicates that Democrats have adopted a more confrontational stance towards Republicans, with 57% of respondents believing that their lawmakers should prioritize obstructing the GOP agenda instead of advancing their initiatives. Merely 42% expressed that lawmakers should seek cooperation with Republicans.
These figures mark a significant shift in sentiment compared to the early days of former President Donald Trump's administration. A CNN poll from September 2017 indicated that about 74% of Democratic respondents believed their party should collaborate with Republicans, while only 23% preferred to focus on disrupting their agenda.
Anna Muller for TROIB News
