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Poll: Party Discontent Rises, Economy Confidence Drops Amid Iran War

5/28/2026

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A May 27, 2026 Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found 12 % of respondents dislike GOP over loyalty to President Donald Trump, 12 % criticize Democrats as overly liberal and 10 % say party is too weak to confront Trump.
Kiersten Pels said Republicans rally behind President Donald Trump while Democrats push fringe issues.
A Gallup poll on May 22 said confidence in the economy fell to a low amid food-energy costs and war with Iran.

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A May 27, 2026 Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found 12 % of respondents dislike GOP over loyalty to President Donald Trump, 12 % criticize Democrats as overly liberal and 10 % say party is too weak to confront Trump.
Kiersten Pels said Republicans rally behind President Donald Trump while Democrats push fringe issues.
A Gallup poll on May 22 said confidence in the economy fell to a low amid food-energy costs and war with Iran.