Democratic Approval Collapses to All-Time Low

A shocking new poll reveals more Americans believe in aliens than support the Democratic Party, as the party’s approval rating plummets to a historic low of just 27% amid internal warfare and a resurgent Republican Party under President Trump.

Key Takeaways

Democratic Party favorability has crashed to record lows of 27-29% according to NBC News and CNN polls, the lowest ratings since polling began in the 1990s.
Only 63% of Democrats have a favorable view of their own party, down dramatically from 81% four years ago.
Internal party conflict has erupted over Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision not to block a Republican budget bill, with progressives demanding his resignation.
As Democrats implode, President Trump’s approval rating has reached an all-time high of 47%, with more Americans believing the country is heading in the right direction than at any point since 2004.

Democratic Approval in Free Fall

The Democratic Party is experiencing an unprecedented collapse in public support according to multiple recent polls. NBC News shows Democratic approval at just 27%, while CNN polling puts it marginally higher at 29% – both representing the lowest approval ratings for the party since polling began decades ago. More concerning for party leadership, 54% of surveyed U.S. adults now express an unfavorable opinion of Democrats, with only 16% having no opinion. This collapse in approval extends even to the party’s base, with only 63% of Democrats holding a favorable view of their own party, a dramatic decline from 81% four years ago.

The Republican Party, while not overwhelmingly popular at 36% approval, has maintained consistent support levels since January despite an increase in unfavorability from 44% to 48%. The stark contrast between stable Republican numbers and plummeting Democratic approval highlights a significant shift in the political landscape that could have major implications for upcoming elections and legislative battles. This Democratic collapse is occurring just as President Trump achieves his highest approval ratings ever.

Schumer’s Decision Triggers Party Civil War

The immediate catalyst for the Democratic meltdown appears to be Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision not to filibuster a Republican budget bill, effectively averting a government shutdown. This move has been interpreted by many in the party’s progressive wing as a capitulation to Republicans and has sparked an open rebellion. A Change.org petition demanding Schumer’s resignation has already gathered over 21,000 signatures, with many supporters vowing to halt donations to the Democratic Party until leadership changes occur.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has notably refused to publicly support Schumer, responding simply with “Next question” when pressed on the matter. This indicates the divisions extend beyond rank-and-file members to the highest levels of party leadership.

Strategic Divide on Party Direction

The discord within Democratic ranks is further illustrated by polling data showing 52% of surveyed Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents believe the party’s leadership is taking it in the wrong direction. Only 48% support the current trajectory. This represents a dramatic reversal from Republican numbers during their control of the government in 2017 when 52% of Republicans believed their party was heading in the right direction and only 36% disagreed. The strategic vision for Democratic priorities has also shifted dramatically, with 57% now wanting their party to focus on stopping the Republican agenda rather than seeking bipartisan cooperation.

President Trump’s approval rating has climbed to 47% according to the NBC News poll, matching his all-time high and suggesting his political resurgence is strengthening while Democratic opposition fractures and weakens. With 37% of Americans “strongly approving” of Trump’s performance, his core support appears more consolidated than at any previous point in his political career.