Democratic Party Support Hits 35-Year Low Amid Youth Shift, Polls Show

Recent polling data shows the Democratic Party facing historically low favorability, with only about a third of respondents supporting them and 63% holding an unfavorable view, the worst in 35 years according to a Wall Street Journal poll. Democratic Senator Chris Murphy attempted to frame this decline as a sign of increased Democratic activism against President Donald Trump's policies, though his comments were widely criticized on social media. The Pew Research Center's data reveals that although Democrats have regained a youth voter lead, it is significantly diminished from previous years, and Republicans currently hold a slight overall advantage in party identification. This trend reflects a broader shift toward Republican identification in recent years, matching the outcomes of the 2024 presidential election. Meanwhile, Democrats have also engaged in legal battles over Trump's reforms to Obamacare enrollment policies, which aim to reduce improper enrollments and save billions in federal spending, a move Democrats criticize as harmful to vulnerable populations. These developments highlight deep partisan divides and the challenges the Democratic Party faces in regaining broader public support amid ongoing political and policy disputes.