More Americans say neither party has strong leaders: CNN poll
- A CNN poll conducted from May 5-26, 2025, found that 58% of Americans want the government to solve more problems despite mistrust in both major parties.
- This record-high demand emerged as public opinion adjusted during the early months of Donald Trump's second administration amid persistent party polarization.
- The survey showed 81% of adults see important differences between Democrats and Republicans, yet over 40% said neither party shows strong leadership or can get things done.
- Although 40% viewed Republicans as having strong leaders and a slight economic advantage, the GOP's leads on economy and immigration have narrowed since 2022.
- These results suggest a deep public desire for effective governance, but continuing skepticism about party leadership may challenge political consensus and future policymaking.
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More Americans say neither party has strong leaders: CNN poll
Americans are more likely to say neither party has strong leaders than they are to attribute the characteristic to either the Democratic Party or the Republican Party, according to the latest CNN/SSRS poll. In the May poll, released on Sunday, respondents were asked which party is best described as “the party with strong leaders.” More…
Democrats Don't Like Their Party Very Much
Polls today are more about influencing than reflecting or they are done to get clicks. The latest CNN poll shows that Democrats are very unhappy with their party and don’t see them as getting things done. They think their leaders are weak and Republicans are stronger, but that reflects the power of the party in […] The post Democrats Don’t Like Their Party Very Much appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.
American Increasingly See Distinction Between Parties
CNN Poll: “Americans see Republicans and Democrats as offering vastly contrasting visions of the country. An 81% majority say they see important differences between the two parties, marking an increase from two years ago across political, age and educational lines. Just 18% say the parties are ‘pretty much the same,’ down from 28% in 2023 and roughly one-third in CNN and Gallup polling dating back to 2002.” “But even among those who say there ar…
CNN Poll: A record share of Americans want the government to get more done. Few trust either party to do it
Neither the Republican nor the Democratic Party has consolidated majority support, with more than 4 in 10 saying that neither party can get things done, a new CNN survey finds.
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