Democrats are ‘bleeding support’ against Trump
This is not from a Conservative publication. This is from the ultra-liberal New York Times. The headline of the article is
"Democrats are ‘bleeding support’ against Trump, NY Times analysis shows"
To me, the reason for this is simple. The American public no longer want to buy what democrats are selling.
I doubt that democrats understand their party is in serious trouble as well as what to do about it.
"The Democratic Party is in some deep trouble even before voters head to the polls, according to a new analysis from The New York Times.
The New York Times’ analysis, published on Wednesday, found that Democrats are "bleeding support beyond the ballot box" when it comes to voter registration. The analysis found that all of the 30 states that track voter registration by political party saw drops in Democratic Party registrations between the 2020 and 2024 elections.
The analysis, using voter registration data from nonpartisan data firm L2, found that the Democratic Party lost 2.1 million registered voters across 30 states and Washington, D.C. between the 2020 and 2024 elections. On the other hand, Republicans gained 2.4 million registered voters.
Democrats still have the advantage in registered members overall, especially since some red states like Texas do not allow voters to register with a political party. However, the New York Times found that Democrats fell from an 11-percentage point advantage over Republicans in 2020 to a 6-percentage-point edge in 2024.
The Times also reported that Democrats lost ground across four critical battleground states, including Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, between the 2020 and 2024 elections. This loss in Democratic support could help explain some of the reasoning behind President Donald Trump’s success across those swing states in the 2024 election.
New York Times national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher said that the “most jarring” statistic from the report was the Democratic Party’s drop among newly registered voters.
“In 2018, Democrats accounted for 63 percent of voters who newly registered as either Democratic or Republican.By 2024, the party’s share had shrunk to less than 48 percent,” Goldmacher wrote on social media platform X.
In a separate piece for The New York Times, Goldmacher also explained how the gender gap in the voter registration data has helped Republicans.
“In 2024, the Republican advantage among men who were newly registering to vote with a major party was double the Democratic edge among women,” Goldmacher wrote. “More than 60 percent of men who registered with a major party became Republicans in 2024, while only 55 percent of women became Democrats.”
“That roughly 10-point edge for Democrats among new female voters last year is down drastically from 2018, when the party enjoyed a gargantuan — nearly 38-percentage-point — advantage," he added
The analysis comes as Democrats have failed to unite behind one platform ahead of the 2026 midterms. Since the start of Trump’s term, Democrats have struggled to combat the president’s agenda as many critics warn the party remains leaderless following then-Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss to Trump last fall.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/dem … 26502.htmlThis explains it all:
https://youtu.be/kCvqT0vBL1w?si=oOgtfx0-SzgCDN4iJP is one of the funniest people on YouTube.
Olivia Julianna? This is their solution? Let's face it, that's just plain sad.
I believe the democrats refuse to accept how out of touch they are with the majority of Americans. It's like when it comes to political reality they've closed their eyes, put their fingers over their ears as they yell, "No, no, no, no, no."
I do hope they don't change. The ship USS democrat is sinking.I think there is also a lot of truth to what we saw there... Like when she was talking about her interaction with men... On campus...
This is where their ideas about society, men, our country, comes from.
Unfortunately that excludes over...80% of the population?
That excludes all those deplorable 'blue collar' stiffs, the plumbers, the trash collectors, those bums working for the highway department... Typical uneducated misogynistic men who shouldn't even be allowed to vote.
I may have missed in this article stats on Independents??? Voters are leaving both parties to self identify as Independent. More Democrats are leaving than Republicans. Independents are growing faster than either party. Partisan registration doesn't guarantee a vote for that party.
I believe more people care about policy than they do party."Voters are leaving both parties to self identify as Independent"
As someone once asked me..."Proof?"Would love to know how this was conducted and the time period it covered.
This is more ways democrats ignore how their party is failing.
Rather than look inside their party and try to figure out what is wrong, they look outside and deflect from their immense amount of problems. The big question democrats ask themselves is "Why are so many areas of the population leaving our party?"
Unless democrats change, they will continue to fail and continue to lose political influence in the United States."Would love to know how this was conducted and the time period it covered."
All of the info is available...been to any GOP rep town hall lately? More than any one of them have found their legislators “creampied” from discontent. No wonder the word from pachyderm central is to tell their partisans to avoid them along with the danger of pitchforks from the disenchanted.
Cred,
Deflection and denial of the problem isn't helping the democrat party.
democrats are losing.
There is a major exodus from the democrat party.
It's time to grasp this reality and try to understand why.
Then, it will be time to change.There truly is, and I mean, if one believes the polls, the polls show such displeasure from Dems on the party itself.
Desire for Leadership Change
A separate poll found that 62% of Democrats believe current party leaders should be replaced, citing a lack of coherent messaging and effective resistance to President Trump's policies. Yikes, what about the midterms?Probably need an investigation into the stats though of the polls? Not sure these numbers are believable or even accurate for that matter. I know Maga isn't one to blindly trust the numbers LOL.
There truly is, and I mean, if one believes the polls, the polls show such displeasure from Dems on the party itself." shar
Yes, if one believes polls-- I mean, you may want to consider how often you bring up polls. Me, I have shared that I take them with a grain of salt.
That's sort of why I used the words --- and I mean, if one believes the polls, the polls show such displeasure from Dems on the party itself.
You seem to have a problem with context. Could this come from looking beyond context, searching for what could suit a given narrative? I mean, we are, versus we're go figure.Didn't you recently post that the Washington DC statistics in reference to crime aren't to be believed until they are investigated? But I am to believe other numbers you put forward? Other statistics put forward? Are you saying you don't have the same criteria for all statistics? Is it just the ones that contradict Trump's ramblings that need to be investigated?
"Didn't you recently post that the Washington DC statistics in reference to crime aren't to be believed until they are investigated? But I am to believe other numbers you put forward? Other statistics put forward? Are you saying you don't have the same criteria for all statistics? Is it just the ones that contradict Trump's ramblings that need to be investigated?" Willow
You will need to leave a permalink to what you refer. Context matters, and you have the habit of only supplying a bit of a paragraph.
And while I am of the opinion that the conciliatory old guard of the Democratic Party needs to be retired, the one thing that we all agree upon is that Trump and Trumpism must go. We need to go into the midterms with that mindset.
It should be relevant and take into consideration that when a citizen changes their political party, they don't like the idea, the agenda, the path, or the policies of the party they gave up on. Yes, in either party--- but what the chart shows is that Democrats are factually losing more citizens.
"I believe more people care about policy than they do party." Willow
Oh my, me too--- and common sense should dictate they left the party they were disillusioned with, due to policies...And it clearly looks like the disillusioned have filtered mainly into the independent group
That is very true, just as it appears that more Democrats have moved into the independent party. This tells me they have left for one reason or another. Fewer Republicans have left the party.
A New York Times/L2 analysis across 30 states (2020–2024) found Democrats lost about 2.1 million registered voters, while Republicans gained around 2.4 million. Nothing has been released for the last 6 months.
Mike, Great thread!
Absolutely—I agree with the assessment. It’s clear from this data that Democrats are losing ground, not just among voters generally but especially among newly registered voters, which shows a deeper, structural issue in their messaging and appeal. What strikes me as equally important, and something the article doesn’t fully highlight, is how much Trump’s policies and messaging resonate with average Americans who feel left behind or ignored.
While Democrats continue down the same path of Trump-bashing without offering any concrete agenda to improve the country, Republicans are riding high on a wave of practical results, jobs, border security, and economic growth. They are delivering tangible outcomes that people can feel in their daily lives, while Democrats seem stuck “beating a dead horse,” and the apathy within that party is palpable.
Recent data also shows that Republican voter registration has continued to rise over the past six months, particularly in key states. In New Jersey, Republicans have narrowed the voter registration gap with Democrats, reflecting an 11% increase in Republican registrations. In California, the percentage of voters registered with the Republican Party increased from 23.83% to 25.22% between February 2023 and February 2025. This upward trend is also evident in battleground states like Pennsylvania, where counties such as Blair, Bradford, and Clearfield have reported net gains for Republicans, and in Kentucky, where the Republican Party remains the largest party in the state, comprising nearly half of the electorate. These developments suggest that Republicans are maintaining momentum in voter registration while Democrats struggle to find relevance, making it all the more interesting to see how the midterms play out, with Republicans currently rolling along on a high note.Shar,
The biggest takeaway for me is the democrats have no idea how they're hurting their brand or their future political goals.
Well, I hope the democrats ignore the fact that a study of voter registration shows a massive shift away from their party. I hope they ignore the various polls that show the democrat party is hugely unpopular.
Keep ignoring all of it. Keep believing your party has no problems at all.
Doing this plays into the hands of Republicans.
Things will continue to go poorly for democrats, and they will not have any idea what is happening to them or why.And a current Trump approval rating at around 37% is a positive for your group?? Do you really believe that bodes well for the midterms. I don't.
Again, you miss the point of midterms, these are local elections and not national ones.
President Donald Trump is not on the ballot.
In the midterms local issues often have even more weight than national issues."Again, you miss the point of midterms, these are local elections and not national ones."
Hopefully one of the other Maga followers on this forum can correct you... I've done it once...
AGAIN... ALL 435 SEATS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE UP FOR REELECTION ALONG WITH 33 SENATE SEATS.
Trump will have his legs cut out from underneath him after the midterm because Democrats will gain control of both houses.... he will be essentially powerless. Surely you understand how government works?Each senate seat and seat in the house of are local or state elections. They deal with local and state issues as much if not more than national issues. Yes, they have national implications. Sorry if this is difficult to comprehend.
"Trump will have his legs cut out from underneath him after the midterm because Democrats will gain control of both houses.... he will be essentially powerless."
This is called speculation. It is based on nothing more than emotion. I would say it mimics those who actually believed K. Harris would win the presidency. To believe such a thing was a demonstration of how detached democrats are from the reality of American citizens.
Anyone who knows politics understands the possible results of the midterms won't begin to really take form until next summer. Until then, all of the pointless words spoke by democrats about the midterm elections are very easy to ignore.
I think between now and then it would be wise for democrats to work on avoiding using words they created.
Among the blacklisted terms: privilege … violence (as in “environmental violence”) … dialoguing … triggering … othering … microaggression … holding space … body shaming … subverting norms … systems of oppression … cultural appropriation … Overton window … existential threat to [the climate, democracy, economy] … radical transparency … stakeholders … the unhoused … food insecurity … housing insecurity … person who immigrated … birthing person … cisgender … deadnaming … heteronormative … patriarchy … LGBTQIA+ … BIPOC … allyship … incarcerated people … involuntary confinement
https://www.natesilver.net/p/trump-appr … r-bulletin
"The polls: What do the surveys say?
Inevitably, there’s a lot of disagreement from survey to survey, not just because of statistical variation but because pollsters have long had trouble pegging down Trump’s popularity — and often underestimated it. So you can see all the numbers here and how house effects work in the model. You can also click here to download every Trump approval poll in our database — including some additional details not shown in the chart below.
Each poll gets an “influence” score based on its pollster rating, its sample size, its recency, and how often a pollster is publishing numbers.3 Sometimes, surveys with mediocre pollster ratings have more weight in the model just because they were conducted very recently or polled more people."
Nate Silver gives his take--- his site compiles polls. week. Today at 44.2Anyway you slice it, Trump doesn't have a good base of support. He has the same amount of support or even less in some poll numbers than the ones frequently pointed to as dismal by maga during Biden's presidency...let's be consistent.
You might want to focus less on the popularity of President Donald Trump and focus more on the plummeting popularity of the democrat party.
The significant loss of voter registration should also be a huge concern.
No matter how you look at it, the democrat party has some serious issues they have brought on themselves.
I agree completely. The Democrats seem determined to brush off the reality staring them in the face. Voter registration numbers and even the polls, which Dems so rely on, show people are walking away from their party in big numbers, yet they act as if everything is fine. That denial only helps Republicans, because while Democrats keep ignoring the problem and projecting, the GOP is gaining strength and picking up disillusioned voters. If they keep refusing to face the truth, they’re going to be blindsided when the losses pile up, and they’ll have no one to blame but themselves.
LOL why would the losses pile up on the Democrat side? the unpopularity of trump and his policies are already rubbing off on every Republican Representatives throughout the land...
Are avoiding words going to help democrats?
"the center-left think tank Third Way is circulating a list of 45 words and phrases they want Democrats to avoid using, alleging the terms put “a wall between us and everyday people of all races, religions, and ethnicities.” It’s a set of words that Third Way suggests “people simply do not say, yet they hear them from Democrats.”
In the document, titled “Was It Something I Said?” Third Way argues that to “please the few, we have alienated the many — especially on culture issues, where our language sounds superior, haughty and arrogant,” according to the memo.
Among the blacklisted terms: privilege … violence (as in “environmental violence”) … dialoguing … triggering … othering … microaggression … holding space … body shaming … subverting norms … systems of oppression … cultural appropriation … Overton window … existential threat to [the climate, democracy, economy] … radical transparency … stakeholders … the unhoused … food insecurity … housing insecurity … person who immigrated … birthing person … cisgender … deadnaming … heteronormative … patriarchy … LGBTQIA+ … BIPOC … allyship … incarcerated people … involuntary confinement.
“We are doing our best to get Democrats to talk like normal people and stop talking like they’re leading a seminar at Antioch,” says Matt Bennett, Third Way’s executive vice president of public affairs.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/2 … b0b8b587d7AND IT HAS BEGUN
Iowa Dems just broke the GOP senate supermajority by flipping a Republican seat on a special election in a district Trump won by 11 points in 2024.And what has begun? This is a small victory that reduced the GOP’s edge in the Iowa State Senate from a supermajority to a simple majority. Republicans still hold control, but they can no longer confirm gubernatorial appointees without some Democratic support.
Foreshadowing things to come. When a Democrat can swing a seat by that large of a margin, in that red of a state... that means something...
It was a single special election in one district, so while it has symbolic importance in breaking the GOP supermajority in Iowa’s state Senate, it doesn’t necessarily indicate a larger national trend. The victory reflects the dynamics of that district, the candidates, and the specific circumstances of the special election, not a sweeping mandate or shift in voter sentiment across Iowa or the country. I am sure this candidate won fair and square and is well-liked.
Republicans currently hold a strong majority of the Iowa State Senate districts; they still hold the majority with 33 seats to 17 for Democrats.
In terms of State House districts, Republicans also hold a majority, though the margins vary by election year and district. Overall, the GOP remains the dominant party in Iowa’s state legislature.If folks in Iowa don't have any enthusiasm for their Republican state senators why would anyone think that they have any for their other representatives? I would think that they would have even more disdain. Especially for people like Joni "we're all going to die" Ernst...
One district, a very small one, does not speak very loudly. I would think the candidate eas a down-the-middle candidate. I know nothing about her. Candidares are elected by the people, and not sure one should feel due to a distinct win would say much of anything. I can't predict what will come about in the midterms. My gosh, we have a long wait, and so much can happen.
Shar,
I love how the democrats refuse to acknowledge their problems. The decrease in voter registration by the millions is HUGE. Yet, democrats ignore it and go into their delusional thinking that it doesn't matter.
The other one are the polls showing how extremely unpopular the democrats are with the American voter.
Do they change? No. Do they acknowledge they have serious problems? No.
What do they do? The double down on thing that have brought them to this place in the world of politics. They ignore anything that looks like it is a negative for them.
I applaud their dedication to not changing and doubling down on their unpopular positions. I cheer them not acknowledging their party has serious problems with its brand. They don't need to connect with the American voter in any way, because they're democrats.
I hope they don't change a thing.Absolutely agree with you! It’s striking how the Democratic Party continues to ignore the warning signs. Millions of voters have either stopped registering or switched parties, yet they act like it’s meaningless. Add to that the consistently poor approval ratings across multiple polls, Americans are clearly signaling that they’re unhappy with the direction the party is taking.
Instead of addressing these issues, they double down on policies and ideas that are clearly unpopular, from pushing extreme social programs to undermining traditional values that many Americans still hold dear. It’s almost as if they believe their base is guaranteed, so they can ignore the broader electorate entirely. I honestly hope they don’t change either. Continuing on this path only strengthens the Republican position and highlights just how out of touch the Democrats have become.
A 20-point swing in a deeply red state is not inconsequential.
Just a fissure in the fortress GOP edifice? We have to start somewhere to uncreate the MAGA beast. A virtual toast to a great beginning…..
"Former Vice President Kamala Harris' fundraising events for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) have fallen short, according to Axios, as the DNC has continued to pay off the former presidential nominee's campaign expenses.
Harris allowed the DNC to use her email list to help raise funds, according to Axios. She has also reportedly held a few small fundraising events.
"But the total money raised from the events has been disappointing," Axios reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
After Harris lost to President Donald Trump in 2024, top Democrats expressed concern about potential campaign debt.
"How do you raise a historic amount of money and not win a single swing state?" one Harris aide told Axios in November, following the election loss. "The honest answer is: I don't know. It seems we lost the national narrative, and that's what we need to diagnose."
Axios reported that some Democrats are frustrated the campaign spent $1.5 billion during her 107-day election effort.
"The vice president has collaborated closely with the DNC to manage campaign expenses and expand our base of grassroots donors. She remains fully committed to strengthening the party and helping return Democrats to power," former Harris campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon told Axios.
Harris’ office did not immediately respond to a request for comment."
https://www.foxnews.com/media/kamala-ha … dnc-report
https://www.axios.com/2025/08/25/kamala … penses-dnc
‘No magic fixes’ for Democrats as party confronts internal and fundraising struggles
https://apnews.com/article/democratic-n … 6aaf36f393https://ground.news/article/trumps-appr … dium=share
Let the numbers speak for themselves.And President Donald Trump is STILL more popular than the democrats party.
That will not help Republican representatives and senators hold on to their seats at the midterm.... Every single aspect of Trump's agenda as well as the fools he has brought into his cabinet are all extremely unpopular....
You keep believing this.
democrats should not change a single thing they're doing. I hope they double down on everything they're doing right now. I support democrats being the same.
ADIOS... HER CONSTITUENTS WERE BRUTAL
"Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), who recently told her constituents "we're all going to die" anyway when asked why she supported Medicaid cuts, does not plan on seeking reelection in 2026...."
I think she's smart enough to see the writing on the wall.The desperation of the democrat party has caused them to pay $8,000 a month to people to post their propaganda.
‘Dark money’ group paying pro-Dem influencers up to $8K a month: report
A secretive dark money group tied to the Democratic Party is paying online influencers up to $8,000 a month to disseminate left-leaning talking points, according to a report.
The “Chorus Creator Incubator Program” is said to be funded by the “Sixteen Thirty Fund,” a nonprofit sometimes portrayed as the left’s answer to the Koch network and which has funneled money to dozens of Democratic-friendly influencers, according to WIRED magazine.
The names attached to the program span some of the most recognizable liberal voices online.
They include Olivia Julianna, the Gen Z activist who spoke at the 2024 Democratic National Convention; Loren Piretra, a former Playboy executive turned Occupy Democrats YouTuber; and Barrett Adair, the content creator who runs a viral American Girl Doll–themed meme account
The program also includes Suzanne Lambert, who styles herself a “Regina George liberal”; Arielle Fodor, a teacher with 1.4 million TikTok followers; Sander Jennings, the TLC reality star and older brother of trans influencer Jazz Jennings; and David Pakman, host of a YouTube show.
Leigh McGowan, better known to her audience as “Politics Girl,” is also reported to be tied to the program.
Each of them, and many more, were brought into communication with Chorus, the nonprofit arm of a for-profit influencer agency, to take part in the program.
The Sixteen Thirty Fund told The Post that it is a “fiscal sponsor” of Chorus and that the group “receives donations on Chorus’s behalf and provides operational and administrative support for Chorus” — though it states it is “not the original source of financing.”
“The fiscal sponsorship model is common across philanthropy and our work with Chorus is in compliance with all laws,” the Sixteen Thirty Fund told The Post.
In all, Chorus told participants more than 90 influencers were expected to join, according to WIRED.
The arrangement was cloaked in secrecy.
Contracts reviewed by WIRED barred creators from publicly acknowledging the program, disclosing the identity of any funder or even admitting they were being paid at all, the publication reported.
A breach could mean expulsion from the program — and the loss of thousands in monthly income, according to WIRED.
One clause reportedly gave Chorus unilateral authority to demand creators take down content produced at its events.
Another required influencers to route any dealings with politicians through the organization, effectively turning Chorus into a gatekeeper between Democratic politicians and their online supporters, according to WIRED.
Some balked at the restrictions. In a group chat among influencers debating the terms, one pro-abortion creator, Pari (@womeninamerica), quipped, “I believe we are in Stage 5: Acceptance.”
Aaron Parnas, a Gen Z news influencer once hailed as “the Gen Z Walter Cronkite,” is reported to have told colleagues it was “take it or leave it.” Ultimately, many signed.
The program’s secrecy clause was deliberate.
“It avoids a lot of the public disclosure … that you see on political ads,” Graham Wilson, a lawyer for Chorus, said in a Zoom call with creators, according to WIRED.
“Your names aren’t showing up on reports filed with the FEC.”
https://nypost.com/2025/08/28/business/ … th-report/Absolutely—this just underscores how desperate the Democratic Party has become. When a political party resorts to secretly paying influencers up to $8,000 a month to push talking points online, it’s clear they’re running out of organic support and are willing to try almost anything to stay relevant.
The Democratic National Committee is grappling with a significant decline in fundraising, a trend that has intensified over recent years. As of July 2025, the DNC's cash reserves were alarmingly low, with only $15 million on hand, compared to the Republican National Committee's $80 million . This disparity underscores the DNC's struggle to attract and retain financial support from both grassroots and major donors.
Several factors contribute to this financial strain. The DNC has faced challenges in maintaining donor enthusiasm, particularly following the 2024 election cycle. Additionally, internal divisions and leadership changes have further complicated fundraising efforts. Notably, some high-profile donors, including Barry Diller and Michael Bloomberg, have distanced themselves from the DNC, citing concerns over the party's effectiveness and direction.
In response to these challenges, the DNC has been exploring alternative fundraising strategies, such as the "Chorus Creator Incubator Program," which, as you pointed out, compensates online influencers to promote party messages. While this approach aims to engage younger audiences, it also highlights the party's desperation to manufacture support in the absence of robust financial backing.
This financial instability has led to discussions within the DNC about borrowing funds to sustain operations, reflecting a party under significant pressure. The combination of declining donor confidence, internal conflicts, and innovative yet controversial fundraising tactics paints a picture of a party struggling to maintain its financial footing and public trust. Oh well, and they still double down on"crazy".
The decrease in the popularity of the democrat party is now seen in Gen Z
"Gen Z Revolts: Young Voters Flee to GOP in Droves After Years of Being 'Demonized' by Dems
A Yale Youth Poll from the spring of 2025 found that voters between the ages of 18 and 21 favored Republican candidates by double digits, which could be a sign that Democrats are finally slipping with America’s younger demographic.
The survey revealed that although young people between the ages of 22 and 29 favored the Democratic candidate in their home congressional district for the 2026 election by a margin of about six points, those aged 18 and 21 favored the Republican candidate in their home district by almost 12 points.
That’s a massive shift from years past, when younger voters in high school and college were virtually a lock for liberals. Has the left finally gone too far?
In a piece outlining the poll with various quotes from student leaders, The Washington Times wrote that the tide is indeed turning.
“The youngest eligible voters lean more conservative when it comes to other social views as well,” the story read. “They’re less likely to support transgender athletes in women’s sports and oppose more aid to Ukraine.”
“It’s starting to feel cool to be a conservative now,” 19-year-old Kieran Laffey told the outlet.
Laffey, who is a junior studying political science at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., added, “Younger people all over the country are kind of waking up.”
Generation Z, born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, seems to be more aware of how radical the Democrats’ positions truly are.
“Everything we’ve seen for the past, even decade, people like myself, young, white male — we’ve been completely demonized and almost hated and told that somehow we’re wrong, we’re racist or sexist,” Laffey explained.
....Last week, CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten highlighted findings that showed Republicans making massive gains in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, as well as other swing states like Nevada and Arizona.
Enten said Republicans are in their best position in 20 years when it comes to party registration.
https://www.westernjournal.com/gen-z-re … 5z3zdwqrhwLet's just have AI tackle this one...
"The Western Journal is not considered a legitimate or reliable source of news, and it is widely viewed as a highly biased, right-wing publication. The site has been known to use sensationalized headlines and curates content that fits a conservative narrative, while often doing little to no original reporting.
History of publishing misinformation: The publication has faced significant issues for spreading misinformation. In 2019, Apple News removed The Western Journal from its platform for publishing stories with views "overwhelmingly rejected by the scientific community"
MY GOD ... IT'S LITERAL TRASHI'm glad that you are ignoring the many facts of how poorly the democrat party is doing with the American public. As I said before, I hope that democrats don't change a thing and keep their same approach to all political issues.
This is not an opinion piece.
It is a story about a Yale Youth Poll taken from 2025.
The numbers from this poll tell a story. One that is a bit frightening for democrats.I agree, but social media really tells the story. From the endless memes mocking ‘woke’ politics to TikTok creators openly criticizing progressive agendas, it’s become clear to me that a large share of Gen Z has turned away from the Democrats and left all that craziness in the dust.
I put a lot of weight on what I see across social media. Both times Trump won, it was clear to me long before the media admitted it, because no matter what the polls claimed or what the left-leaning outlets tried to push, social media simply wasn’t buying it. And even now, I see the same pattern: the majority voice is strong enough to drown out the minority narrative.
The Democratic party has quickly become the party of ---- a picture is worth a thousand words. And do you think Genz want to be accociated with this?
Shar,
Just the things I've listed on this thread I got without doing any research. I just found them in my daily reading. It is all bad for democrats.
I'm just stunned they don't own it and try to change. They don't see where there is any reason to change no matter what the polls, what the statistics, what anything is showing.
Two things the democrats would have to do to become relevant again.
1. Leave alone the woke ideology and abandon DEI. It is a huge weight on them.
2. They are going to have to find a way to appeal to Republicans. The base is way more dedicated and isn't leaving. Trump was able to get democrats to leave their party. They should try to learn from his success instead of talking it down.
Won't happen, so I feel good.
Mike, I’m convinced the Democrats are facing a real and measurable decline: state-by-state registration data show Democrats lost roughly 2.1 million registered voters across the 30 states that track party affiliation from 2020–2024 while Republicans gained about 2.4 million, producing a multi-million-voter swing that analysts warn could be durable unless the party changes course.
That loss of registration advantage has translated into financial pain, the DNC and allied groups entered 2025 with markedly less cash on hand than their Republican counterparts, and party officials and operatives are openly admitting fundraising shortfalls as they try to rebuild momentum.
The problem is compounded by donor fatigue: several reports show that high-profile donors who gave heavily in previous cycles have either reduced contributions or paused big checks after the 2024 defeats, forcing the party to scramble for new fundraising strategies. At the center of the turmoil is former Vice President Kamala Harris, whose 2024 presidential campaign—despite raising over $1 billion, burned through funds at an extraordinary rate and ended up leaving the Democratic National Committee with more than $15 million in lingering expenses, contributing to a staggering $65 million cash-on-hand gap with the Republican National Committee by July 2025. Meanwhile, the overall money environment for Republicans is great. Well-funded Republican-aligned groups have set fundraising records that are widening the resource gap on key races.
While Democratic insiders complain that, although Harris allowed the party to use her email list and has held a few fundraisers, the total raised from her appearances has been underwhelming. Efforts to spur donations have fallen short, and some Democrats are growing frustrated with continued appeals following such a costly loss.
Put simply, the Democrats are confronting a threefold challenge: shrinking registration margins, a donor hangover, and an unfavorable money landscape.Mike, In my opinion, the story everyone is talking about, that Gen Z’s attachment to the Democratic Party is loosening, is real, but it’s more complicated than a single cause. The clearest signal is in the data in the headlines, and analyses pointed to a visible partisan split among the youngest voters, with noticeable gains for Republicans and signs that Democrats were losing traction. To me, this isn’t just chatter on social media, but a real trend that political analysts are warning could carry long-term consequences.
From where I sit, the biggest driver is pocketbook politics. Gen Z has entered adulthood facing crushing economic pressures, housing they can’t afford, student debt they may never pay off, and wages that don’t keep up with inflation. Many in this generation feel the Democratic Party spends more time pushing identity politics and culture wars while ignoring the real challenges of building a stable life. I think what really frustrates them, and what I see echoed all over social media, is the perception that Democrats are more interested in “Making America Great for Migrants” than in looking after the citizens already here. That leaves young people feeling their own struggles — paying rent, finding good jobs, starting families, are being sidelined in favor of causes that don’t directly improve their lives.
In my view, another factor is ideological fatigue and backlash. For years, a very vocal slice of progressive activists has pushed uncompromising positions on campus and online, and Gen Z has grown up watching this performative style of politics amplified on TikTok, X, and Instagram. I believe this has created two camps: one that doubles down on progressive identity, and another that recoils, not necessarily running straight to conservatism, but developing skepticism toward any party that demands ideological purity over practical solutions. This explains why youth polling increasingly shows a diverse mix of views among Gen Z instead of a solidly liberal bloc.
In my opinion, social media itself has accelerated the shift. Conservative influencers, meme culture, and viral skepticism of “woke” messaging have all given young people shareable reasons to distance themselves from the Democratic brand. Platforms that once leaned heavily progressive now feature just as much content mocking or rejecting far-left ideology, and that trend has clearly made its mark on how Gen Z sees politics. One could say, “It’s just not ‘in’ anymore to be tied to such a crazy political party.""Many in this generation feel the Democratic Party spends more time pushing identity politics and culture wars
Interesting...
"Political observers and analysts generally consider the Republican Party to spend more time pushing "culture wars,"
The modern culture war, in which conservatives and progressives clash over values and beliefs, has long been a central part of the Republican platform. The party actively uses these issues to rally its base and mobilize voters.
Republicans frequently frame social issues in combative, "us vs. them" terms. Examples include:
Education and schools, LGBTQ+ rights, targeting dei , immigration issues and abortion."
Grok AII shared my view--- not AIs on this one. I noted yours.
AI isn't an opinion though... Republicans push culture wars more than Democrats do...
"AI isn't an opinion though... Republicans push culture wars more than Democrats do..." Willow
WHAT ? Read the context, you provided an OPINION. Actually, an opinion without any sources to back it up.
"Political observers and analysts generally consider the Republican Party to spend more time pushing "culture wars,"
The modern culture war, in which conservatives and progressives clash over values and beliefs, has long been a central part of the Republican platform. The party actively uses these issues to rally its base and mobilize voters.
Republicans frequently frame social issues in combative, "us vs. them" terms. Examples include:
Education and schools, LGBTQ+ rights, targeting Dei, immigration issues and abortion."
Grok AI" Who says! LOL
I don’t agree with your point that Republicans push culture wars more than Democrats. To me, that’s ridiculous when you look at what Democrats promote on a daily basis, from mandatory DEI programs in schools and workplaces to promoting far-left gender and sexuality agendas, to constantly highlighting identity-based initiatives while sidelining practical concerns like jobs and housing. Supporting sanctuary cities, no bail, and so much more. If anything, it’s clear that Democrats are the ones driving much of today’s culture war rhetoric.
Said enough on the subject --- I will just agree to disagree.
"Polling data shows that Generation Z's political affiliations are highly dynamic and not shifting consistently toward the Republican Party. While there was a notable rightward movement among young voters, particularly young men, in the 2024 election, more recent data suggests some of these voters are shifting back toward the Democratic Party. A key factor in this volatility is that Gen Z voters are less likely to identify strongly with either major party and are more inclined toward independent or issue-based voting. "
AIYes.... Put in the question and you'll get the answer... It's really easy
Trump landed a record low poll for this term as the economy craters under the weight of his asinine tariff policy.... the latest quinnipiac poll has his approval rating at 37%, approaching his 34% approval rating low before leaving office at the end of his first term,.....
Seems about right.Oddly enough, this is just the beginning, he has not been in office a year yet. The depths that his approval ratings can reach are coming and has yet to be imagined.
I think democrats should worry more about their approval ratings rather than the approval ratings of President Donald Trump as his approval ratings are higher.
I would counter and say the depth of the democrat party approval ratings are coming and have yet to be imagined.
President Donald Trump is very strong on the important issues.
Crime Reduction, deporting illegal aliens, getting men out of women's sports, etc. He is way above the democrats.I agree—the Democrats have stayed on the same path (which honestly, I don’t mind seeing), and they’ve absolutely failed to sell that direction to the general public. It might help some folks who rely on polls to take a closer look at the polling numbers for the Democratic Party, which are the most current offered. For example, an August 2025 Quinnipiac poll put their party favorability at just 39%, with a majority of Americans viewing them unfavorably. Likewise, a recent AP-NORC survey found that only 35% of independents believe Democratic leaders have a clear plan for the country. On top of that, a Gallup poll (Q2 2025) showed Democratic favorability at just 34%, the lowest Gallup has ever recorded, while a Wall Street Journal poll (July 2025) found that 63% of voters view Democrats unfavorably, their worst image rating in 35 years. Add to that their financial “war chest” being outpaced by Republicans in small-donor fundraising, and the fact that their bench of candidates seems heavy on ideology but light on broad voter appeal, it paints a picture of a party that’s struggling to connect with potential voters.
In my view, the writing is on the wall, the Democratic Party has failed, and is sticking to a failed agenda.
Cred, actually, his approval rating has improved a tad... If one takes the time to look at the most current polls. It's odd how some are attracted to the lower polls from last week and gravitate to the very lowest that have been offered, ignoring the rest. His polls are also better than they were at this time frame than his first term. And in 2016, his polls showed a dismal 42% the day he beat Clinton. Trump has never enjoyed high poll numbers.
Do you ever take into account all the other polls, or do you just pick out the lowest one you can find? LOL. The poll you mentioned was from August 27, 2025. Polls are very fluid and can change rapidly.
Here is two of the most current polls Sept polls.
Latest Polling Highlights
1. RealClearPolitics Aggregated Polling (September 3, 2025)
Rasmussen Reports: Approve 48%, Disapprove 51% —
Silver Bulletin Snapshot (Sept 2)
As of September 2 2025, Silver Bulletin reports:
44.1% approve, 51.7% disapprove → net −7.6%
His net approval has mainly hovered between −7.5 and −10.3 since mid-July
Nate Siver ---- "The latest on Trump’s approval rating
Updated September 2, 2025
Programming note: I’ve fallen behind on writing these notes over the past week while getting ready to move back to the US after spending the last year in London. But I’m back now — and will hopefully be reunited with my three suitcases’ worth of luggage currently lost somewhere between Europe and the East Coast sometime soon — so expect a return to the usual rhythm of two or three notes a week.
But with seven days since my last update, something interesting must have happened with Donald Trump’s approval rating, right? Not really. As of today, 44.1 percent of Americans approve of the job Trump is doing and 51.7 percent disapprove. That means his net approval rating has improved slightly over the last week: from -8.3 on August 26th to -7.6 today. But he’s been hovering between -7.5 and -10.3 since mid-July.
What about the issues? They also haven’t moved much. There’s lots of news on the tariffs front — last week, a federal appeals court ruled that many of the Trump administration’s tariffs are illegal. But Trump’s net approval rating on tariffs is holding steady at -15.3, compared to -15.0 one week ago and -16.0 one month ago. -EMD, 9/02/25"
https://www.natesilver.net/p/trump-appr … r-bulletin
It well appears you grabbed the lowest stat you could find... Curious
Some interesting information --- with sources
Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics (April 2025): A poll revealed a dramatic decline in support for Congressional Democrats among Americans aged 18 to 29, with approval ratings plummeting from 48% in 2020 to just 23% in 2025. In contrast, Republican and Trump approval among young voters has remained relatively stable around 30%. https://nypost.com/2025/04/23/us-news/c … hatgpt.com
Pew Research Center (July 2025): Data from the National Public Opinion Reference Survey (NPORS) reveals that Generation Z's political affiliations are diverse and not consistently aligned with any major party. This suggests a trend of increasing political independence among young voters.
Pew Research Center
https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/fa … hatgpt.com
NBC News Poll (April 2025): A survey conducted by SurveyMonkey found that among Gen Z adults aged 18-29, 45% of men approve of President Trump's performance, compared to only 24% of women. This gender divide highlights a significant shift toward Republican support among young men.
New York Post https://nypost.com/2025/04/27/us-news/g … hatgpt.com
Yale Youth Poll (Spring 2025): A poll of young American voters aged 18-29 revealed a noticeable shift toward conservative viewpoints, particularly among younger Gen Z voters. This trend is attributed to various factors, including economic concerns and the influence of social media platforms.
Yale Youth Poll https://youthpoll.yale.edu/spring-2025- … hatgpt.com
Axios Report (June 2025): An analysis by Axios discusses the growing partisan split within Gen Z, with many young voters moving away from traditional Democratic leanings. The report attributes this shift to factors such as economic dissatisfaction and a desire for change.
Axios https://www.axios.com/2025/06/21/gen-z- … hatgpt.com
In my view, these findings collectively suggest that Generation Z is experiencing a shift in political affiliations, moving away from strong Democratic identification toward greater independence and, in some cases, Republican support. This trend reflects a generation that is increasingly engaged in evaluating political options based on issues and leadership rather than traditional party lines.
I also rely on my own social media research, which tells me many Gen Z are finding the party a party they can't relate to."I also rely on my own social media research, which tells me many Gen Z are finding the party a party they can't relate to."
They certainly are not flocking to the Republican party though."They certainly are not flocking to the Republican party though."Willow
I offered some info where whereas one can make up their own minds on that issue.
I also offered my opinion- I feel many are flocking to the Republican party. I do not need to argue my view. It is what I believe, and I have no reason to explain or defend my opinion.Well I did offer the fact/stats as given by AI that they are overwhelmingly choosing to identify as Independents but they aren't really registering as any affiliation. I can choose to believe any number of things in this world but doesn't make them true when the facts don't back up my belief...
I just read an article that made an observation. The Gen Z crowd holds different political leanings as we know. It appears those who are 25 and under lean toward Republicans particularly males with a fascination for Trump. Then the over 25 lean toward the Democrats.
Though one could say the following is dated it still is revealing. It is . . .
GENERATION Z FACT SHEET by PRRI published April 2024
https://www.prri.org/wp-content/uploads … -Final.pdf
It is jammed packed with info including 11 info-graphics.
At that time, "Nationally, 31% of Gen Zers identify as Democrats, 30% as independents, and 23% as Republicans. Notably, 16% of Gen Z adults answer with “other” or “don’t know.”In other words, when they grow up they know better?
One can't really consider poll facts, because they only capture opinions at a specific moment, not objective reality. Sampling, question wording, timing, and methodology can all introduce bias or error. Public opinion also fluctuates constantly, so a poll is only reliable for the exact time it was taken and can’t predict long-term trends.
It is odd with what we see today, as how facts one day can become Fake News the next, that you would rely totally on facts. And Polls, my gosh, they change frequently. As can an opinion--- life is pretty unpredictable.
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