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Democratic Party Approval Plummets to Record Low

3/17/2025

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Democrats Face Discontent

Approval ratings for the Democratic Party have hit a staggering low, with only 29% of voters expressing support, according to a CNN/SSRS poll, while an NBC News poll shows a mere 27%. Discontent is palpable, as 68% of voters disapprove of Congressional Democrats, largely due to their backing of a GOP spending bill that has left their base feeling betrayed.

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Trump's Approval Surges

President Trump’s approval rating has surged to 47%, tying his highest mark, even as 51% of voters express discontent. A recent NBC News poll shows unwavering support from Republicans, with 90% backing him. Yet, only 18% of voters feel positively about the economy, a troubling low for his administration, while the Democratic Party's approval has dipped to just 27%.

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Democrats Face Discontent

Approval ratings for the Democratic Party have hit a staggering low, with only 29% of voters expressing support, according to a CNN/SSRS poll, while an NBC News poll shows a mere 27%. Discontent is palpable, as 68% of voters disapprove of Congressional Democrats, largely due to their backing of a GOP spending bill that has left their base feeling betrayed.

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