Key takeaways:
- A new NBC News poll indicates that only 27% of registered voters have positive views of the Democratic Party, the lowest since 1990, partly due to dissatisfaction after losing to Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
- Senate Republicans passed a short-term spending bill to prevent a government shutdown with support from nearly a dozen Senate Democrats and Independents, despite criticism from House Democrats.
- The Democratic Party faces internal tensions and pressure to reassess strategies, as only 7% of respondents have “very” positive views, highlighting the need for a strategic “reboot” to regain voter confidence.
In recent developments, a new NBC News poll reveals that only 27% of registered voters hold positive views of the Democratic Party, marking the lowest rating for the party since 1990. This decline in approval is attributed in part to dissatisfaction among Democrats following the party’s loss to former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. The survey, conducted by Democratic pollster Jeff Horwitt of Hart Research Associates and Republican pollster Bill McInturff of Public Opinion Strategies, highlights a significant challenge for the party as it navigates internal and external pressures.
In a related legislative move, Senate Republicans successfully passed a short-term spending bill on Friday evening, with a 54-46 vote, to prevent a government shutdown. The passage was made possible by the support of nearly a dozen Senate Democrats and Independents who caucus with them. These Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, played a crucial role in advancing the measure, despite facing criticism from House Democrats and the majority of their conference.
The decision to support the spending bill was not without controversy, as each of the Senate Democrats involved issued warnings about the potential consequences of their actions. The move was seen as a pragmatic step to avert a shutdown, but it also highlighted the ongoing tensions within the Democratic Party. The internal conflict is further exacerbated by the party’s voters, who are eager for a confrontation between their leaders in Washington and Trump.
The polling data underscores the need for the Democratic Party to reassess its strategies and address the concerns of its base. Democratic pollster Jeff Horwitt emphasized the necessity for the party to “reboot” in order to regain the confidence of its supporters. With only 7% of respondents expressing “very” positive views of the party, the Democrats face a critical juncture as they seek to rebuild and strengthen their position in the political landscape.
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