Democrats frustration with their party sees sharp increase, poll shows

Democrats are increasingly losing faith in their party and its leaders — far outpacing Republicans who have doubts about the GOP, according to Pew Research Center data collected before the government shutdown. The big picture: Democrats' party frustration has risen sharply in recent years, while Republicans' dissatisfaction has eased, underscoring levels of party confidence a year before the 2026 midterm elections. 67% of Democrats say they're frustrated with their party, up from about half in Pew polls from 2021 and 2019. Per the poll, most of the aggravation stems from a belief that congressional Democrats haven't pushed back enough against the Trump administration. Only 40% of Republicans say they're frustrated with their party, down from 2021 levels — and 69% even say the GOP makes them feel hopeful. Overall, three-quarters of Americans are frustrated with Democrats, compared to 65% who feel the same about the Republican Party. By the numbers: Americans see both parties as roughly equal when it comes to governing ethically and honestly. However, Democrats and Republicans alike say both parties are too extreme, with the GOP holding a slight edge, 61% to 57%. Only 36% of Americans are hopeful about the Republican Party, compared to 28% of those who feel the same about the Democratic Party. Just over a quarter of Americans are proud of the Republican Party, with only 16% saying the same across the aisle. The intrigue: About 1 in 4 Americans say neither party represents their interests well, mirroring results from previous years. Most Democrats and Republicans say it's very important for the other side's politicians to compromise with their own party.Yes, but: Fewer than half on either side say it's equally important for their own party's leaders to compromise across the aisle. Methodology: The nationwide poll was conducted Sept 22-28, 2025. Online and telephone interviews were conducted with a random sample of 3,445 adults. The overall margin of sampling error is +/- 1.9 percentage points.

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