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Americans Frustrated: 75% Discontent with Major Parties

10/31/2025

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A Pew Research Center survey from September 22-28, 2025 finds broad frustration with both major parties: 75% with Democrats and 64% with Republicans.
Americans express limited optimism: 28% hopeful about Democrats and 36% about the GOP.
Democrats' frustration stems from perceived failure to oppose U.S. President Donald Trump effectively.
Republicans report higher hope, with 69% expressing positive feelings toward their party.
Many Americans feel neither party adequately represents their interests.

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A Pew Research Center survey from September 22-28, 2025 finds broad frustration with both major parties: 75% with Democrats and 64% with Republicans.
Americans express limited optimism: 28% hopeful about Democrats and 36% about the GOP.
Democrats' frustration stems from perceived failure to oppose U.S. President Donald Trump effectively.
Republicans report higher hope, with 69% expressing positive feelings toward their party.
Many Americans feel neither party adequately represents their interests.