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A new poll by The Wall Street Journal shows Democrats’ approval rating at its lowest since the newspaper first started polling.

A recent Wall Street Journal poll shows the Democratic Party's approval rating at its lowest point in over 30 years since the newspaper began polling.

Democrats tumble in new poll - POLITICO

Democrats tumble in new poll - POLITICO

Source: politico.com

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Verified July 27, 2025
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The claim states that a new poll by The Wall Street Journal indicates Democrats’ approval rating is at its lowest since the newspaper first started polling. Multiple independent and credible news sources report on this poll, confirming that the Democratic Party’s approval or favorability rating has dropped to historic lows not seen in more than three decades.thehill.comthehill.com6 in 10 voters view Democrats negatively: WSJ pollpolitico.compolitico.comDemocrats tumble in new pollnewsweek.comnewsweek.comDemocratic Party Hits Lowest Approval in Over 30 Years: Pollrollingstone.comrollingstone.comVoters Have Increasingly Little Faith in Democrats: Poll

The poll data cited shows approximately 63% of voters view Democrats negatively, marking the lowest rating in over 30 years of WSJ polling history. This is consistent across various reputable outlets including The Hill, Politico, Newsweek, and Rolling Stone. While some sources mention a 35-year low specifically, this aligns with the general timeframe of 'since the newspaper first started polling,' as WSJ’s political polling dates back several decades.

There is no evidence contradicting this claim or suggesting significant nuance that would alter its core accuracy. The claim is a straightforward factual statement about polling data and is supported by multiple independent reports referencing the same WSJ poll results.

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6 in 10 voters view Democrats negatively: WSJ poll

thehill.com
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Democratic Party Hits Lowest Approval in Over 30 Years: Poll

newsweek.com
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