Opinion Today
December 31, 2025
Negativity toward political parties and politicians is pervasive and especially sharp among Democrats Taylor Orth, YouGov Democrats are more likely than Republicans to be critical of both their own party's congressional leadership and that of the opposing party. Overall American opinion of both parties in Congress is largely negative and has become more negative over the past year.
Distrust of elites, experts, and the establishment is widespread among Americans Taylor Orth, YouGov Democrats believe government institutions are necessary to effectively address problems; Republicans think government decisions should be driven more by common sense than by expert analysis.
