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Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, a new AP-NORC poll finds

Associated Press (AP)EN 7 min read 100% complete by By  LINLEY SANDERSFebruary 18, 2026 at 04:23 PM
Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, a new AP-NORC poll finds
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A recent AP-NORC poll indicates that many rank-and-file Democrats still hold unfavorable views of the Democratic Party. Despite Democratic candidates achieving victories in recent special elections, the poll reveals that the party's image among its own members has not recovered since Donald Trump's presidential win in 2024. The poll was conducted sometime after the 2024 election and before the date of the article's images (February 2026). The reasons for this continued dissatisfaction among Democrats are not specified in the provided text. The findings suggest a potential disconnect between recent electoral successes and broader sentiment within the Democratic base.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
Chicago 30% DNC 30% Democratic National Convention 40% Congress 40% Senate ×240% United States Capitol ×250% Patty Murray 50% Washington ×460% Chuck Schumer 60% Donald Trump ×270% Democratic Party ×390%

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Sentiment Analysis

Negative
Score: -0.20

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90%
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Washington

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