Are the Political Parties working for you? What others think.

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   tsmogposted 36 hours ago

   The following article is an in depth look at what Americans think of the political parties and the schism within each party by age/generation. Quick snapshots shown below, however reading the article offers further enlightenment.
   
   Poll: A sizeable chunk of Americans think neither party 'fights for people like you' by NBC News (Apr 25, 2025}
   The NBC News Stay Tuned Poll shows that Americans have negative views of both political parties, and 38% of adults say neither political party fights for people like them.
   https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/electi … EAAA%3D%3D
   
   "Both political parties have significant work to do to convince Americans that they are fighting for them, according to the new NBC News Stay Tuned Poll powered by SurveyMonkey, with Democrats struggling to rally their own base of supporters." 
   
   
   
   Give attention to Independents with the next two graphics.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   The next two graphics shares the schisms in the parties by age/generation.
   
   
   
   
   

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      Credence2posted 32 hours agoin reply to this

      I am not satisfied with the Democrats as being far too complacent and accommodating with the Trump agenda. The old line Democrats, Senator Schemer from New York as an example, has put aside the sword and has contented himself with a feather bed while Trump takes a wrecking ball to the very structure of our government. My choice of Democratic candidates for 2026 will reflect that desire.
      
      I am Democrat but I want MUCH MORE activism from the party. My choice of Democratic candidates in 2026 will be in that direction.

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         Ken Burgessposted 16 hours agoin reply to this

         You missed your chance... you compromised and supported the destroyer of all things good and normal... Ol' Dementia Joe himself...
         
         You said back then compromise was a good thing... a better option...
         
         Not if you wanted real change... positive change... when compromise is accepting the most corrupt, criminal, cabal of malcontents taking back control of your government... you are lucky that you got away with only 25% inflation and America being thrust into a global war...
         
         It could have been worse...
         
         Maybe next time, stick to your mores and beliefs and don't compromise on accepting the stooge that is telling you everything you want to hear... while having a history and background of being a good'ol'boy ___ member and the sell-out to China that Biden was.

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            Credence2posted 9 hours agoin reply to this

            Ken, as far as I am concerned, any Democrat is preferable to any Republican. Compromise was workable 20 years ago, but not today. You take one side or the other.
            
            trump not only actively lies, but undermining every decent concept that was built. And, it can’t get much more worse than that. Trump and his “correct ideology” and inept actions will continue to reaffirm my beliefs.

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         tsmogposted 12 hours agoin reply to this

         Thanks for contributing!
         
         I found it interesting both the Republicans - MAGA and Democrats - Progressives were the same percentage at 56%. Notable, though, was that the greater percentage for MAGA was the 65+ and the 18 - 29 were in the Republican (Traditional?) bucket. For the Progressives the 18 - 29 age group had the highest % while 65+ was the lowest. Could we say the 65+ are more conservative? How about traditional? I will look later to see who voted more in 2024.

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            Credence2posted 9 hours agoin reply to this

            Generally older people are more conservative, while I have become more liberal with age, understanding how the system actually works versus how my adversaries says that it works.
            
            I will be watching for more info from you.

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      Sharlee01posted 14 hours agoin reply to this

      The NBC News/SurveyMonkey poll paints a clear and troubling picture: Americans are frustrated and losing faith in both political parties. As a common-sense conservative, I’m not surprised to see that 38% of adults feel that neither party fights for people like them. Washington has spent too long serving itself instead of the people, and now voters, especially younger ones, are tuning out. While Republicans show slightly better numbers overall, it's not a reason to celebrate. Independents view both parties with suspicion, and that’s a warning sign the GOP shouldn’t ignore if it wants to build a lasting majority.
      
      In my view, Democrats are clearly in worse shape, struggling to hold their base together, especially with progressives who seem more angry than energized. That’s what happens when a party chases radical ideas that don’t match the real-world concerns of most Americans. Meanwhile, the Republican Party, especially the America First movement, shows more internal loyalty. However, it still needs to prove it can connect with working-class voters and independents who are tired of empty promises from both sides.
      
      What stands out most in this poll is the overwhelming agreement, across all generations and political stripes, that we need a new generation of leadership. As a conservative, I firmly believe in respecting experience, but there’s no question that the current political class, especially in Washington, is out of touch. Career politicians from both parties seem more focused on clinging to power than fixing the messes they helped create. Voters are ready for leaders who actually understand the struggles of everyday Americans, not just the elite talking points we keep hearing.
      
      Democrats are paying the price for embracing far-left ideas that alienate moderate and working Americans. But Republicans can’t just count on Democrat failures to win; they have to offer real, common-sense solutions — on the economy, the border, energy, and basic freedoms, that people can believe in. Otherwise, disillusionment will keep growing, and third-party and independent candidates will only get stronger.
      
      In my view, all of this shows a country that feels politically homeless and increasingly cynical about the system. Americans aren't just asking for different policies; they are demanding leadership that puts the nation first again. Until we see a real return to common sense, accountability, and a fresh generation of public servants, the frustration will only continue to build. Neither party should feel secure in these numbers, and conservatives especially should see this as a call to lead with clarity, purpose, and principle.

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         Ken Burgessposted 14 hours agoin reply to this

         The extremes are the problem... and with Social Media echoing the worst of the extremes and a lying Main Stream Media that can no longer differentiate between truth and fiction...
         
         We have a growing divide that powerful outside forces... be they China... Hamas... Globalist Trillionaires trying to reshape the world into a borderless concentration camp... or what have you... making it impossible to find common ground.
         
         Its very difficult to know what is going on... it requires having the right information...
         
         Who knew in 2021... before the Biden Administration chose to goad Russia into attacking Ukraine... that so many nations would shift to BRICS and pull away from America?
         
         Was this expected by the think tanks in DC?
         
         Did they know global sentiment would flow toward Russia, China, Iran in the way it has?
         
         Or did we have complete idiots making these decisions that only emboldened and strengthened these nation's resolve to break free from America's domination and create an alternate global governance and economic support free from America?
         
         You look at where Russia is today on the global stage to where it was in 2021... and it looks a lot more influential and appears to have a lot more support than it has at any time since before the collapse of the USSR... IMO of course...
         
         Did our ineptitudes during the prior Administration help make Russia so influential and shift global sentiment so sharply against the US... or was this really a plan that only those in the darkest halls of DC really understand?

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         tsmogposted 12 hours agoin reply to this

         Thanks for the in-depth perspective offering opportunity to ponder. There is a lot packed into those graphics while the text of the article offered more too such as gender.
         
         I think Independents are a bellwether indicator more so today than ever before. Independents are heading to double both the Democrats and Republicans as a percentage. However, as most know the majority have a lean.
         
         I have very few in 'real life' friends that I chat politics about and we all are independents pretty much divided with a conditional lean. Conservative on some issues and liberal on other issues.

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            Sharlee01posted 12 hours agoin reply to this

            "I think Independents are a bellwether indicator more so today than ever before. Independents are heading to double both the Democrats and Republicans as a percentage. However, as most know the majority have a lean."    I agree

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