A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS reveals the Democratic Party’s favorability among Americans has sunk to an all-time low, driven partly by growing disillusionment among its own base.
Frustration within the party is palpable, with many Democrats publicly urging leaders to tougher opposition against President Donald Trump. The poll, taken March 6-9, 2025, shows 57% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents favoring a strategy to block the Republican agenda, compared to 42% who support collaborating with the GOP majority to weave Democratic priorities into legislation.
The sentiment comes on the heels of a contentious vote on March 11, when 10 Democratic senators, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, joined Republicans to push forward a GOP-drafted spending bill to avoid a government shutdown—a move that irked fellow Democrats and progressive voices.
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CNN POLL: Voters views of Democrats in Congress the lowest ever approval ratings on record.
- 21% approve
- 68% disapprove pic.twitter.com/GAuqZCUgbn
This combative shift marks a stark reversal from early in Trump’s first term. In September 2017, 74% of Democrats and leaners favored cooperation with Republicans to advance their goals, with only 23% pushing for resistance—a near inversion of today’s numbers.
The poll also highlights internal discontent: 52% of Democratic-aligned adults say party leadership is steering them in the wrong direction, edging out the 48% who approve. Eight years ago, this metric leaned positive, underscoring a growing rift.
Nationwide, the Democratic Party’s favorability sits at a mere 29%—the lowest in CNN’s records since 1992 and a 20-point plunge from January 2021, when Trump left office amid the January 6 Capitol riot fallout. The Republican Party, by comparison, holds a 36% rating.
This slump stems partly from faltering support within Democratic ranks. Only 63% of Democrats and leaners view their party favorably, down from 72% in January 2025 and 81% at the start of Biden’s term. The drop spans ideologies, with both liberals and moderates reporting an 18-point decline since 2021.
Meanwhile, the GOP enjoys stronger internal loyalty, with 79% of Republicans and leaners rating their party positively. Independents remain skeptical of both, with just 19% favoring Democrats and 20% the Republicans.
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