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The numbers are in — and it's not good for the Democrats. A new Wall Street Journal survey says 63% of those questioned hold an unfavorable opinion of the party, another historic low.

A recent Wall Street Journal survey found that 63% of respondents hold an unfavorable opinion of the Democratic Party, marking the lowest favorability rating in over 30 years of WSJ polling.

Bad Brand: Democrats plunge to new lows in another national poll

Bad Brand: Democrats plunge to new lows in another national poll

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Key Evidence

Verified July 28, 2025
  • The Wall Street Journal poll shows 63% unfavorable opinion toward Democrats, confirmed by multiple reputable news organizations. This figure represents the lowest favorability rating for the party in over 30 years of WSJ polling history.

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The claim consists of two main components: first, that a new Wall Street Journal survey reports 63% of those questioned have an unfavorable opinion of the Democratic Party; second, that this represents a historic low for the party. Multiple independent news sources confirm these points. The Wall Street Journal poll, conducted by bipartisan pollsters, shows that 63% of voters view the Democratic Party unfavorably, with only about 33% holding a favorable view.thehill.comthehill.com6 in 10 voters view Democrats negatively: WSJ pollpolitico.compolitico.comDemocrats tumble in new poll

This is the lowest rating recorded in more than three decades of WSJ polling, dating back to 1990.politico.compolitico.comDemocrats tumble in new pollelectionlawblog.orgelectionlawblog.org"Democrats Get Lowest Rating From Voters in 35 Years, WSJ Poll Finds" Additional reports from reputable outlets such as The Hill, Politico, and Newsweek corroborate these findings and note the significance of this low approval rating.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: Poll While some sources discuss broader political implications or related polling data, none contradict the core factual assertions.

The claim is time-sensitive and based on recent polling data from July 2025; all sources are consistent and current. There is no evidence of logical fallacies or misinterpretation in the claim as stated. The slight variation in phrasing across sources does not affect the factual accuracy of the reported numbers or their historical context.

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6 in 10 voters view Democrats negatively: WSJ poll

thehill.com
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Bad Brand: Democrats plunge to new lows in another national poll

foxnews.com
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