National poll slaps Democrats with worst rating in key category- NEW

[Gatsby]

Smoke-filled rooms (as opposed to primaries) could fix this, for both parties! Mainly because the type of person who votes in a primary is slightly nuts and very out of touch with the general electorate.

 

[Perotista]

This is becoming a big deal!

A new Reuters poll found "political extremism" as the country's biggest current problem. I have been thinking "crime" might be the issue of the next midterm, sort of like abortion was and then the border was in recent elections. We'll see if political rhetoric/violence/extremism ends up being the upcoming most important election concern and topic. We seem to be on that path.

You may be correct. Political discourse, debate has gotten worse and worse over the years. Since we’ve entered what I call today’s modern political era of polarization, the great divide, the super, mega, ultra-high partisanship, both major parties have turned to a my way or the highway approach to governing. Standing on shall I say, principal with no compromise with the other party. Total victory or total defeat. This makes the base of both parties happy, they want total victory, total destruction of the other party. Both willing to do whatever it takes to achieve that. We have no discourse or debate about the issues between parties anymore, just name calling, and hatred thrown at the other party.

It's no wonder that both major party’s favorable are down in the 30’s. Basically only republicans have a favorable view of their party, only democrats have a favorable view of theirs. No one else does. I’d like to know the percentage of all Americans who view both major parties unfavorably. I’m disgusted with both, how many others are?

 

[Perotista]

Smoke-filled rooms (as opposed to primaries) could fix this, for both parties! Mainly because the type of person who votes in a primary is slightly nuts and very out of touch with the general electorate.

Perhaps, there’s no doubt it’s the hardcore diehard’s that vote in the primaries. The ideologues and more extreme political views than the nation at large.

 

[gbg3]

I’ve found most folks don’t care about tariffs, probably don’t know what it really is except political junkies and financial gurus. I’d say the tariffs fall either under the economy or inflation as to how most folks view them and Trump’s handling of the economy and inflation.

On his handling of the economy, 41.2% of all Americans approve/54.9% disapprove. Inflation and rising prices, 39.1% approve/58.9% disapprove.

https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/approval/donald-trump/issues/economy

https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/approval/donald-trump/issues/inflation

You can place tariffs under either one or both.

I agree most aren't thinking about or caring much about tariffs. Had inflation jumped in a really noticeable way, I think it might have been a different reaction, but changes of tenths of a point just doesn't grab the attention of too many. I remember when prices did go way up in Biden's term, some on the left said they wouldn't come down. Well, they haven't come down (except some areas like gas prices) but it appears the biggest impact was felt when inflation soared up by many points a few years ago. That's when the higher price "changes" were most noticed and felt. Now, we've lived with expensive groceries for years. It stinks but it's not new to us anymore.

Plus, for all with 401ks, IRAs and other stock investments - it's impossible to not notice substantial gains and feel optimistic about those accounts growing so nicely. They could crash tomorrow but lately it's been nearly all up and up and up.

 

[gbg3]

You may be correct. Political discourse, debate has gotten worse and worse over the years. Since we’ve entered what I call today’s modern political era of polarization, the great divide, the super, mega, ultra-high partisanship, both major parties have turned to a my way or the highway approach to governing. Standing on shall I say, principal with no compromise with the other party. Total victory or total defeat. This makes the base of both parties happy, they want total victory, total destruction of the other party. Both willing to do whatever it takes to achieve that. We have no discourse or debate about the issues between parties anymore, just name calling, and hatred thrown at the other party.

It's no wonder that both major party’s favorable are down in the 30’s. Basically only republicans have a favorable view of their party, only democrats have a favorable view of theirs. No one else does. I’d like to know the percentage of all Americans who view both major parties unfavorably. I’m disgusted with both, how many others are?

I agree the division is intense. But we've had that for a while now. What's making it such a big deal in polling now - is so much extreme (and now common!) political violence.

Dems continually say it's a "both ways" scenario and they are currently working that narrative as hard as they can, but it's a VERY lopsided scenario at present and the public isn't blind enough or stupid enough to not see reality.

 

[Perotista]

I agree the division is intense. But we've had that for a while now. What's making it such a big deal in polling now - is so much extreme (and now common!) political violence.

Dems continually say it's a "both ways" scenario and they are currently working that narrative as hard as they can, but it's a VERY lopsided scenario at present and the public isn't blind enough or stupid enough to not see reality.

At present is probably the key word or phrase.

 

[anatta]

I think the average voter, no matter party affiliation are sick and tired of the 'tit for tat' accusatory mindset of ALL of them. It's time to let it go and get back to work, like maybe balancing the budget, pass bills enhancing the lives of Americans and basically look/act like the leaders we voted for, instead of this insane rhetoric coming from them all.

that would require a functioning Congress. not happening

 

[Callen]

Dems continually say it's a "both ways" scenario and they are currently working that narrative as hard as they can, but it's a VERY lopsided scenario at present and the public isn't blind enough or stupid enough to not see reality.

VERY lopsided? Two out of three shooting incidents and one on one assassinations?

 

[KingLeo]

Of course you gloss over the other part of the same poll.
Only 38% of respondents in the Quinnipiac poll said they have a favorable view of the Republican Party, with 51% holding an unfavorable opinion.

 

[madman]

Once Trump is gone there is hope that republicans will become somewhat "normal" again.

lol, you have "hope"

 

[madman]

So, you are telling us that you were done with the GOP until someone with Trump's talents came along. Geez, you have no idea how bad that sounds.

He wont be done with the GOP, he'll vote for any that has an R after his name.

 

[Showtime586]

He wont be done with the GOP, he'll vote for any that has an R after his name.

He still has no idea how bad his post makes him look.

 

[Jezcoe]

The Democratic party leadership is out of step with many of the people who were once its core supporters. Until they see evidence that the party can fight for the values that past supporters believe in, the party will continue to hemorrhage support and fail to inspire voters. I'm getting closer to the I don't give a shit, let's just get on with the collapse stage myself, if I'm being honest.

The Dem leadership dragging their feet about Mamdani is disappointing on many levels.

They are failing to read the room about what voters want and are paying attention to the donor class.

 

[VySky]

He still has no idea how bad his post makes him look.

You should worry about how your post make you look.

 

[ataraxia]

That is a fact!. I was done with them in 2013 which is why I fired the party in writing. John Boehner was a sell-out.

Not to mention the House who just sat on their hands. Oh, and don't get me started on that a$$hole McCain.

Side note- Look at the grazer Michael. Got one in the pie hole and the fork loaded and ready for another. Such elite table manners.

 

[StillBallin75]

How can any party have a good favorability rating when they are constantly perpetuating lies, hate, murder, and destruction like the Democrats are doing right now. The MAGA's are bad enough but the democrats have gone over the bend.

Head on over to Bluesky or " X " or Reddit if you want to see what hateful hypocrites they really are.

There is no peaceful middle ground when you are dealing with these people and it's best to avoid them at all costs.

Oh Jesus Christ the projection here is so ****ing thick.

 

[multivita-man]

The Dem leadership dragging their feet about Mamdani is disappointing on many levels.

They are failing to read the room about what voters want and are paying attention to the donor class.

I never used to pay much attention to Chris Hedges, but I've shifted in recent years as our systems have rapidly deteriorated into plutocracy and oligarchy. As he put it in one of his recent segments, whereas the Republicans have become the party of oligarchy, the Democratic leadership has invested in corporatism. The Democrats are typically favored by large-scale Fortune 500 corporations because they offer a economic and political model premised on the rule of law and limited regulation, which in turn provide the kind of stability and predictability that corporations and investors want.

Over the years, Democrats have implicitly agreed to 'not go too far' when it comes to hurting the value of capital. We've seen this as 'centrist' Dems killed the public option in the ACA. Or when they tanked corporate tax hikes while cutting off post-pandemic welfare. They're still not on board with raising minimum wages even modestly. Meanwhile, the price of capital (rents, mortgages, etc.) appreciates much faster than wages, which is why the cost of living increases and why the American dream is increasingly out of reach for many of the Democratic party's core constituencies. That reality explains why Biden-Harris were repeatedly unable to sell to their voters on GDP growth, the stock market indices, and other metrics. They were speaking Wall Street's language, not the average person's.

My only concern about Mamdani was whether he could win a general election, particularly in light of the fact that his own party seems to be pulling out the knives. Still, even with his own party coming after him, the polling numbers clearly indicate that he can indeed win. Moreover, his recent conversations with landlords illustrate the kind of political flexibility many feared he didn't possess. That doesn't mean he's persuaded NYC's landlord class, but unlike most of the idiots who've headed Democratic national campaigns lately, he at least has conversations with people who oppose him.

 

[Showtime586]

You should worry about how your post make you look.

Why? I don't drop to my knees and bow to Trump like some people do. "Winky wink"...
Unlike some people here, I will never feel the shame of possibly having defended a pedophile.

 

[The AntiDonald]

I think the average voter, no matter party affiliation are sick and tired of the 'tit for tat' accusatory mindset of ALL of them. It's time to let it go and get back to work, like maybe balancing the budget, pass bills enhancing the lives of Americans and basically look/act like the leaders we voted for, instead of this insane rhetoric coming from them all.

Many smart people have said that we all have more in common than anyone wants to admit. We all agree on the most basic things.

Some one should tell the president to turn down his rhetoric. While it is coming from both sides, only one side holds the white house. We all expect our most powerful leader to set the example.

 

[The AntiDonald]

How can any party have a good favorability rating when they are constantly perpetuating lies, hate, murder, and destruction like the Democrats are doing right now. The MAGA's are bad enough but the democrats have gone over the bend.

Head on over to Bluesky or " X " or Reddit if you want to see what hateful hypocrites they really are.

There is no peaceful middle ground when you are dealing with these people and it's best to avoid them at all costs.

I would love to be avoided by all MAGAS.

 

[The AntiDonald]

I just find it hard to believe that most republicans don't see the absolute idiocy of Trump's tariffs, most of which were built upon Biden's tariffs.

Come on. Biden tariffed China on a few areas to help keep America ahead in the energy wars.

Trump randomly tariffed the entire world. No plan or direction. And he has been untruthful with consumers about who pays the tariffs.

 

[Ikari]

If Donald Trump said that breathing air was good there would be a bunch of leftists that asphyxiate.

Look into these lunatics gulping down mega doses of Tylenol.

Something to keep in mind the Democrats may be scrambling Republicans are not much better.

I think what's really happening here is The changing of the guard.

The Republican party is not what it was in 1982 not what it was in 2000 neither is the Democrats

Well thankfully Trump will never say anything that is remotely true. So we have that going for us.

 

[The AntiDonald]

You may be correct. Political discourse, debate has gotten worse and worse over the years. Since we’ve entered what I call today’s modern political era of polarization, the great divide, the super, mega, ultra-high partisanship, both major parties have turned to a my way or the highway approach to governing. Standing on shall I say, principal with no compromise with the other party. Total victory or total defeat. This makes the base of both parties happy, they want total victory, total destruction of the other party. Both willing to do whatever it takes to achieve that. We have no discourse or debate about the issues between parties anymore, just name calling, and hatred thrown at the other party.

It's no wonder that both major party’s favorable are down in the 30’s. Basically only republicans have a favorable view of their party, only democrats have a favorable view of theirs. No one else does. I’d like to know the percentage of all Americans who view both major parties unfavorably. I’m disgusted with both, how many others are?

For the past few days, democrat leadership has been begging Trump for a meeting to negotiate the upcoming budget bill. Trump has flat out refused to meet with them.

So the 'my way or the highway ' stuff seems to be coming explicitly from the president. Every day Jeffries is on TV letting Trump know where he is

 

[CimpleMan]

30% to 38% favorability for the GOP.......Whoopi! Additionally it's the Dems annoyed with the Dems. My bet is their approval goes up if there is shutdown.

All polling continues to favour the Dems in the Generic Congressional vote.

Yep, those unhappy Dems are skewing those numbers. Useless Polling for 2026 Midterms because those Dems will still vote for Democrats.

Only 20% of Independents approve of his handling of the Economy. "It's the Economy STUPID"

The economy was a strength for Trump in his first term. Not anymore, according to recent polling

This month, about 4 in 10 U.S. adults approve of how Trump is handling his job as president, back in line with his average approval rating after a slight uptick in August.

www.pbs.org

 

[redbeer]

Many smart people have said that we all have more in common than anyone wants to admit. We all agree on the most basic things.

Some one should tell the president to turn down his rhetoric. While it is coming from both sides, only one side holds the white house. We all expect our most powerful leader to set the example.

Agreed, Trump's mouth at times is his own worst enemy. We are all leaders in one way or the other, so if we expect things to improve I think it's on us to begin. What do you say? A united America is a much better America, isn't it?