Democratic Party approval hits record low at 27%

A recent poll shows that only 27 percent of registered American voters have a positive view of the Democratic Party. This is the lowest rating since NBC News started tracking opinions in 1990. Meanwhile, 55 percent of voters view the party negatively. The survey reflects growing dissatisfaction among Democratic voters. In a striking change, 65 percent of Democratic voters now prefer their leaders to take a strong stance in Congress, even if it causes gridlock, instead of compromising with Republicans. This is a shift from 2017, when most preferred compromises. The poll was conducted from March 7 to 11 with 1,000 participants and has a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points. Among independents, only 11 percent hold a positive view of the Democrats. Even within their own ranks, 20 percent of Democratic voters view the party negatively. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer faced backlash after supporting a Republican funding bill, which some party members believe undermines their position. Critics are calling for a change in leadership, suggesting younger leaders should step forward. With the negative perceptions, the Democratic Party faces pressure to regroup before the important midterm elections next year. They have the chance to regain control of Congress, but many believe a fundamental change is necessary.