More voters identifying as Democrats and not calling themselves Republican
Latest data from Gallup, showing 49% leaning Democrat and 39% Republican, marks sharp reversal from 2024 More voters are identifying as Democrats and shying away from calling themselves Republican, according to the latest quarterly data published by Gallup . Some 49%of voters surveyed leaned Democrat, including independent voters asked to pick one party or the other. Only 39% of respondents…
Recent Gallup data reveals a significant shift in voter identification, with 49% now leaning towards the Democratic Party and 39% favoring the Republican Party. This marks a stark contrast to the 2024 election, when Republicans held a four-point lead over Democrats. The shift signals a potential backlash against President Donald Trump, whose approval rating has plummeted to 52% following his second inauguration.
Voters have disapproved of his performance, with 58% disapproving and only 38% approving. Democrats see an opportunity to capitalize on Trump's declining popularity, with hopes of retaking the US House of Representatives in the upcoming midterm elections. However, retaking the Senate remains uncertain. The proportion of voters who identify as independents has grown since 2002, reaching 45% in the latest Gallup survey, while only 27% identify as either Democrat or Republican.
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