Voters are souring on the Democratic Party amid inner turmoil among Democratic congressional leadership, according to a new poll released Sunday.
Democrats’ favorability rating stands at a record low of 29% in a CNN poll, per a history of the outlet’s surveys. A majority of Democrats and Democratic-aligned independents, 57%, say the party should focus on blocking Republicans’ agenda instead of reaching across the aisle in an effort to achieve Democratic policy wins.
A minority, 42%, sided with the bipartisan route.
The survey took place in the days leading up to a fracturing of the Democratic Party on Capitol Hill and a rebellion against Senate Minority Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for backing down in a government shutdown feud with Republicans and President Donald Trump.
However, voter sentiment over Trump and the economy is also down. An NBC News survey showed just 18% of voters consider the economy as “excellent” or “good” as Trump issues sweeping tariffs that have roiled markets and are expected to exacerbate inflation.
Those who disapprove of Trump’s economic performance clock in at 54% compared to 44% who approve. On inflation and the cost of living, 55% disapprove vs. 42% who approve.
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The CNN poll was conducted by SSRS from March 6-9 among 1,206 adults and has a margin of sampling error of ±3.3 percentage points.
The NBC News poll was conducted March 7-11 among 1,000 registered voters and has a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points.