The end is near for the Democrats. They can’t recover.
Especially after what CNN just discovered about the Democrat Party that is the final nail in the coffin.
Democrats Hit Record Low Favorability as Party Faces Internal Strife
The Democratic Party has sunk to an unprecedented low in the eyes of Americans, registering a mere 29% favorability rating according to a recent CNN poll conducted by SSRS. This marks a significant downturn for the party, which has seen its public approval plummet in recent years. The survey, carried out from March 6-9, 2025, included 1,206 respondents and carries a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3.3 points. Since January 2021, Democratic favorability has dropped by a striking 20 points, signaling a steep decline in public support.
This 29% rating is the lowest recorded for the Democrats in CNN polling data stretching back to 1992. What’s particularly striking is that much of the disapproval is coming from within the party itself. Only 63% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents now view their party favorably—a nine-point dip since January 2025 and an 18-point fall since the start of the Biden-Harris administration. This internal dissatisfaction points to a growing fracture among the party’s base.
The poll reveals that 52% of Democratic-aligned adults believe the party’s leadership is steering them in the wrong direction, compared to 48% who feel otherwise. This survey was completed just before some Senate Democrats supported a GOP-led spending bill on the evening of March 14, 2025—an action that has since fueled calls among lawmakers for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down. These developments suggest that tensions over leadership and direction are intensifying.
MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki, appearing on “Meet the Press,” reinforced these findings, noting the Democrats’ dismal standing. “Look at the numbers here for Democrats: 27% positive, more than double, 55% negative,” Kornacki said. “This is what’s happened to the Democrats since the election.” He pointed out that much of this negativity stems from Democrats themselves, particularly those who feel the party is being “too cooperative” with President Donald Trump. This sentiment has grown since Trump’s victory in November 2024, adding to the party’s challenges.
Since that election, Democrats have struggled to rally around a single leader or a clear message as they look ahead to the 2026 midterm elections. Some party members argue that the problem lies in a failure to prioritize specific policies before the election, while others contend it’s more about a lack of effective communication. This lack of cohesion is evident in the CNN/SSRS poll, where over 30% of respondents couldn’t name a Democratic leader who “best reflects the core values” of the party. “No one,” one respondent bluntly stated. “That’s the problem.”
Among those who did offer a name, New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez led with 10%, followed by former Vice President Kamala Harris at 9%, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders at 8%, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries at 6%. Former President Barack Obama and Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett each garnered 4%, while Schumer received just 2%, alongside a scattering of other figures. These fragmented responses illustrate the absence of a unifying figure within the party.
Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin, selected to deliver the Democratic response to Trump’s joint address to Congress on March 4, 2025, fares little better in public perception. Only 13% of respondents viewed her favorably, while 14% held an unfavorable opinion, and a substantial 52% said they had never heard of her. This lack of recognition further complicates the party’s efforts to project a strong, recognizable leadership.
Elon Musk Calls The American Public “Wise” For Souring On Democrats
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur who once identified as a Democrat before aligning himself with Donald Trump prior to the election, has emerged as a significant figure in the current government. His reaction to a recent poll conducted by CNN from March 6 to 9, 2025, has drawn attention, as it revealed a stunning decline in the Democratic Party’s favorability rating. The poll showed that the party’s approval has plummeted to a mere 29 percent, marking a record low in CNN’s polling history dating back to 1992. This figure represents a staggering drop of 20 points since January 2021, shortly after the Capitol riots.
Musk, now leading the Department of Government Efficiency, attributed this decline to a growing public awareness of what he perceives as the Democratic Party’s deceptive practices. He stated, “The public is wise to the Democratic Party scams and their funding via bogus taxpayer-funded NGOs is being turned off,” suggesting that his department’s efforts to cut off such funding have played a role in this shift. Musk’s comments point to a belief that voters are increasingly disillusioned with the Democrats, a sentiment he sees as a direct result of their financial support being curtailed.
Meanwhile, a separate poll conducted by The Economist/YouGov indicates a contrasting trend for the Republican Party. The survey found that 45 percent of Americans now view the GOP favorably, an increase of 6 points from late October 2024, when only 39 percent expressed a positive opinion. Additionally, the percentage of Americans with an unfavorable view of the Republican Party decreased from 53 percent in October to 47 percent in the more recent poll. This uptick in approval suggests that the Republican Party is gaining ground among the electorate.
Public opinion has shifted dramatically following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the election and his anticipated return to the White House. This outcome has left Democrats reeling, particularly as they also lost control of both the House and Senate to their Republican rivals. The defeats have sparked intense debate within the Democratic Party about the reasons behind their poor performance at the polls in 2024. Centrists within the party argue that the Democrats veered too far to the left, alienating moderate voters, while liberals counter that the party failed to embrace progressive policies strongly enough to energize their base.
