A Year Ahead of the Midterms, Americans’ Dim Views of Both Parties

Both Parties Lose Public Confidence as Americans Grow Angry and Disillusioned

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — With the 2026 midterm elections still a year away, Americans are growing increasingly weary of both major political parties.

A Year Ahead of the Midterms, Americans’ Dim Views of Both Parties

Democrats’ frustration with their own party is up sharply, as many say it hasn’t pushed back hard enough against Trump and the GOP. In contrast, 40% of Republicans say they are frustrated with their party.

Americans Feel Hopeless About Politics, Pew Finds

(AURN News) — Many questions loom ahead of next year’s midterm elections. And with one year to go, how are Americans feeling? Not good. A new Pew Research Center poll shows major frustration with both parties. Only 39% say the Republican Party, which controls the White House, Senate and House, is “governing honestly and ethically.” When it comes to Democrats, 42% say the same. When it comes to political extremism, 61% say Republicans are too ext…