Democratic favorability hits record low, now just 29%. Democrats risk losing independents in critical states

The Democratic Party’s favorability rating has plummeted to an all-time low of 29%. This marks a staggering drop of 25 points from where they were just years ago, hovering comfortably above 60% in 2008 during Barack Obama’s first run for president. Now, more voters are looking at the Democrats with disapproval, and it’s clear why. Voters are fed up. It’s hard to ignore the overwhelming dissatisfaction over key issues like inflation, border security, and foreign policy that have slowly eroded any sense of trust.

Inflation has become the elephant in the room, with 72% of the population identifying it as their biggest concern. The number speaks volumes. Inflation is eating away at people’s paychecks, and voters are beginning to realize that the leadership isn’t doing enough to curb the problem. The damage is showing up across the board, and now, the Democrats are stuck in a tailspin. But what’s more concerning for the party is that this isn’t just a problem among their usual critics. Independent voters are now leaning more unfavorable toward the Democrats than ever before, which raises alarms for what’s to come.

For years, the Democrats had broad appeal across different political groups, but now they’re losing ground with independents—the voters who could tip the scales in swing states come election time. This isn’t just a temporary issue; it’s a reflection of deeper discontent. The party seems out of touch with the struggles of average Americans, a realization that’s setting in as they focus on issues that directly affect their day-to-day lives.

In all of this, the biggest problem for the Democrats is their lack of messaging that resonates. The public has shifted, and the party’s attempts to reframe their positions seem to fall flat. There’s no longer the same broad coalition that rallied around their policies in years past. Until the Democrats face reality and acknowledge that the public isn’t buying what they’re selling, they’ll remain trapped in this downward spiral.

Wow.

The Democratic Party’s favorability rating has now fallen to 29%, an all-time low.

🟢 Favorable: 29% (-25)
🔴 Unfavorable: 54%

In 2008, it was above 60% pic.twitter.com/EzOXg2bBfa

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