Poll Shows Voters Distrust Both Parties Despite Democratic Gains on Key Issues
A new AP-NORC survey finds that while Democrats are gaining ground on specific policy issues, a majority of registered voters remain skeptical of both major parties' ability to solve national problems. Only about 20% of voters feel the Democratic Party is effectively focused on helping them, a figure similar to support for the GOP. The data highlights deep frustration with congressional gridlock, including recent federal shutdowns, and reveals internal divisions within the Democratic base regarding whether the party is too moderate or too extreme.