Overview

• A CNN/SSRS poll records national favorability for the Democratic Party at 29 percent, the lowest level since the data series began.
• A separate survey by Democratic super PAC Unite the Country finds approval below 35 percent among Hispanic men and working-class voters in 21 battleground counties across 10 swing states.
• Voters increasingly label the party as “woke,” “weak,” and “out of touch,” reflecting frustration with its current priorities.
• Base enthusiasm has continued to decline since the 2024 election, raising concerns about turnout and mobilization for 2026.
• Even Democratic-leaning voters are uneasy, with 58 percent calling for major changes or a complete overhaul of party strategy.