Summary
A CNN analyst reported that the Democratic Party's approval rating has reached its lowest point, with poll data showing significant declines. Despite low ratings, recent election wins in some areas may offer a strategy for improvement before the midterm elections. CNN's findings suggest that independents are a major factor in the Democrats' poor approval ratings.
Key Facts
- CNN's Harry Enten said the Democrats' approval rating is at its lowest.
- Poll data from Quinnipiac University shows a net approval rating of -55 percentage points for Democrats in Congress.
- The approval rating among independents is -61 percentage points.
- Support from Democrats for their own party has dropped 28 percentage points since October.
- Despite low ratings, Democrats recently won key elections, including in New York City.
- A Quinnipiac poll found 18% of voters approve of Democrats in Congress, while 73% disapprove.
- The poll surveyed 1,035 registered voters with a margin of error of ±3.9 percentage points.
- 47% of voters would prefer Democrats to control the House if elections were held now, versus 43% for Republicans.
