
CNN Poll Shows 63 Million Americans Dislike Both Parties, Favor Democrats
Key Takeaways
- About a quarter of Americans dislike both major parties.
- Double haters prefer Democrats.
- Democrats' popularity at a 30-year low; Republicans viewed more favorably.
Double Haters Tilt Toward Democrats
A CNN/SSRS poll found 63 million Americans hold negative views of both major parties.
“Americans’ views of both the Democratic and Republican parties remain deeply negative, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS”
This bloc leans 31 points in favor of Democrats in the upcoming midterms.

Just 28% hold a favorable view of the Democratic Party, with the GOP a few points higher at 32%.
The group proved decisive in past elections, breaking in Trump's favor in 2016 and 2024.
Internal Democratic Divisions Over Priorities
The Democratic Party struggles to profit from its opposition role.
A majority of Democratic voters don't think Congress has the right priorities.

House members have clashed with Senate Democrats led by Chuck Schumer.
Internal conflict weakens the party in an election year.
Trump Approval Dips as Democrats Lead
Trump's approval rating is 35%, 7 points lower than in 2018.
“A new national survey reveals a growing bloc that dislikes both major parties, and their shifting preferences could sway key midterm contests”
Polls show Democrats leading the generic ballot by around six points.
Control of Congress could come down to how double haters respond.
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