Democrats’ frustration with their party rises as hope declines; Republicans feel much more positively about the GOP | Pew Research Center

October 30, 2025

A Year Ahead of the Midterms, Americans’ Dim Views of Both Parties

Democrats’ frustration with their party rises as hope declines; Republicans feel much more positively about the GOP

Democrats’ frustration with their party rises as hope declines; Republicans feel much more positively about the GOP

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Democrats’ frustration with their party rises as hope declines; Republicans feel much more positively about the GOP

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A Year Ahead of the Midterms, Americans’ Dim Views of Both Parties
Most Americans don’t see either party as governing honestly and ethically
Democrats’ frustration with their party rises as hope declines; Republicans feel much more positively about the GOP
Republicans hold a wide advantage on crime policy, while Democrats’ biggest advantages are on health care and environmental policies
Many Democrats frustrated with their party say it’s because it’s not doing enough to fight against Donald Trump
Both parties split over acceptability of calling opposition ‘evil,’ but most say advocating violence should be rejected