Why Is the Democratic Party's Favorability Rating so Low?

Why is the Democratic Party's favorability rating so low?

The Democratic Party is in trouble. A new poll shows a record share of voters view the party unfavorably, leaving party leaders scrambling to figure out how to broaden their brand's appeal.Nearly two-thirds of Americans have an "unfavorable view" of Democrats, said The Wall Street Journal, which commissioned the poll. That is the "highest share" of negative ratings for a political party in the paper's surveys going all the way back to 1990. Demo…

Americans sour on Democratic Party, poll shows

(The Lion) — A new poll from the Wall Street Journal shows the Democratic Party is less popular now than at any point in more than three decades. The poll, conducted from July 16-20, surveyed 1,500 registered voters. Just 33% said they view the Democratic Party favorably. Meanwhile, 63% had an unfavorable view. Only 8% of voters said they have a “very favorable” opinion. Republicans performed better in several key issues, according to the poll. …