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Democrat Favorability Plummets to 67% Post-Trump Victory

2/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The AP-NORC poll finds 70% of Democrats view their party favorably, down from 85% in September 2024.
The decline follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s election victory.
By October 2025, Democrats' favorability fell to 67%.
The survey was conducted February 5–8, 2026, with a margin of error of +/-3.9 percentage points.

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Historical Context

Donald Trump's election in 2016 initiated a period of heightened political polarization in the U.S. By 2017, only 36% of Americans identified as Democrats, reflecting discontent with the party. Recent polling shows a decline in Democratic favorability from 85% in September 2024 to 70% in February 2026, indicating ongoing challenges for the party amid shifting political dynamics.

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Story summary

The AP-NORC poll finds 70% of Democrats view their party favorably, down from 85% in September 2024.
The decline follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s election victory.
By October 2025, Democrats' favorability fell to 67%.
The survey was conducted February 5–8, 2026, with a margin of error of +/-3.9 percentage points.

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