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The Democrats face an internal crisis underscored by mounting evidence of their unpopularity. A recent Quinnipiac poll depicts the party's net approval rating spiraling to an all-time low of -26, with a staggering 57% of Americans expressing unfavorable views of the Democratic Party. Comparatively, the Republican Party fares better with a net approval rating that is 24 points higher.
Moreover, CNN's polling corroborates these findings, showing a troubling -5 net approval rating for the Democrats and a majority of Americans across the spectrum believing the party lacks the effectiveness to counter Republican policies. Such sentiments reflect a broader dissatisfaction, as an alarming 58% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents feel that the party requires significant reform.