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The Democratic Party's credibility with voters is reported to have dropped even more since the 2024 presidential election, according to a new poll conducted by the 'United the Country' Democratic super PAC obtained by the Hill this week.
The poll showed that many voters perceive the Democrats as "out of touch," "woke" and "weak," a troubling sign ahead of the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential elections. The party has seen a significant decrease in support among white men, Hispanic men and working-class voters, all of which are reported to be under 35%.
“This is the reality of the perception of us as a party, and until we accept that, it’s going to be hard to move forward,” said Democratic strategist Rodell Mollineau, a senior adviser to the 'United the Country' super PAC. “There’s a perception out there, outside of Democratic elites, and it’s taken hold in not just the MAGA crowd but people that should be with us.”
“Democrats need to realize that in order to improve and get better to not only win in 2028 but to win in 2030 and 2032 and beyond,” Mollineau added.
Democrats have conducted polls, focus groups and strategy sessions in an effort to bounce back from the loss to President Donald Trump in the 2024 elections, which also saw the Republican Party retain majority in the House of Representatives and flip the Senate, but have reportedly been dejected in their efforts. An AP-NORC poll published in May stated that only 35% of Democratic voters were optimistic of the party's future, a significant drop to the 57% reported in July 2024, according to the Hill.