Poll: 53% of Democrats disapprove of their party’s lawmakers in Congress
Most Democrats are not satisfied with the performance of their party’s lawmakers in Congress, according to a recent national poll conducted by Quinnipiac University. The survey, conducted from June 5-8, revealed that 53% of Democrats disapprove of how their congressional members are handling their jobs, while only 41% approve.
Overall, just 21% of all voters approved of the way Democrats in Congress were doing their jobs, with a staggering 70% expressing disapproval. This approval rating remains unchanged from Quinnipiac’s February national poll, marking “an all-time low since Quinnipiac University first asked this question of registered voters in March 2009.”
On the other hand, the survey indicated that 79% of GOP voters approve of the way congressional Republicans are handling their job, with only 13% disapproving. Among all voters, 32% approved of the performance of GOP congressional members, while over 60% disapproved.
Interestingly, the approval ratings for Republicans in Congress have seen a significant drop since Quinnipiac’s February poll, with approval decreasing by eight points and disapproval increasing by nine points.
The Democratic Party has been facing challenges since the November elections, where Republicans regained control of the White House and the Senate while defending their House majority. This shift in power has led to Republicans gaining support from traditionally Democratic voter groups such as Black, Hispanic, and younger voters.
With President Donald Trump back in office for his second term, an energized base of Democrats is calling for stronger opposition against his administration’s agenda. Many Democrats feel that party leaders are not vocal enough in their resistance to Trump, leading to a decline in the Democratic Party’s favorable ratings in recent surveys.
In addition to the dissatisfaction among Democrats, the Quinnipiac poll also indicates a decline in President Trump’s approval ratings among American voters. Thirty-eight percent of respondents approved of his performance, down three points from the previous poll in early April. Fifty-four percent of voters gave Trump a thumbs-down for his handling of the presidency.
As Trump’s approval ratings continue to fluctuate, it is clear that both Democrats and Republicans in Congress are facing challenges in meeting the expectations of their constituents. With a divided political landscape, it remains to be seen how lawmakers will address these concerns and work towards regaining the trust and approval of the American people.
