In the United States, the Democratic Party's approval rating has significantly declined in recent months, with recent polling by Quinnipiac University indicating their net approval rating in Congress is at a staggering -55 percentage points. This is the lowest recorded level for Democrats in Congress, with public perception showing a particularly sharp downward trend among independent voters, who have a net approval rating of -61 percentage points. This dramatic drop in approval among thus crucial demographic is especially concerning as the party heads towards the midterm elections in November 2026. Harry Enten, CNN's chief data analyst, noted that the Democratic Party is currently perceived as having an approval rating