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Democrats' Approval Plummets Amid Perceived Passivity, Says Wasserman Schultz

5/29/2025

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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz fiercely rejected a New York Times comparison of the Democratic Party to sluggish creatures, insisting her priority is the constituents suffering from healthcare cuts. Researcher Anat Shenker-Osorio revealed that voters perceive Democrats as passive, while Republicans exude aggression, contributing to a staggering drop in approval ratings—only 27% of voters now view Democrats positively.

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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz fiercely rejected a New York Times comparison of the Democratic Party to sluggish creatures, insisting her priority is the constituents suffering from healthcare cuts. Researcher Anat Shenker-Osorio revealed that voters perceive Democrats as passive, while Republicans exude aggression, contributing to a staggering drop in approval ratings—only 27% of voters now view Democrats positively.