The Republican Party’s problems are continuing:
PRINCETON, NJ — The Republican Party’s image has gone from bad to worse over the past month, as only 34% of Americans in a Nov. 13-16 Gallup Poll say they have a favorable view of the party, down from 40% in mid-October. The 61% now holding an unfavorable view of the GOP is the highest Gallup has recorded for that party since the measure was established in 1992.
By contrast, the public’s views of the Democratic Party remain as positive after the election as they were just prior to it. More than half of Americans, 55%, currently hold a favorable view of the Democratic Party and only 39% an unfavorable view, highly typical of views toward the Democrats all year.
The Republican Party’s image deficit began well before 2008. In December 2005, the Republicans and the Democrats were rated about equally, with just under half of Americans viewing each party favorably. Shortly thereafter, the Republicans’ favorable rating fell to 36%, and has since struggled to cross the 40% threshold. The Democrats’ favorable rating gradually improved during 2006, and has not fallen below 51% since the spring of that year.
And here’s the trend:
The prospects for a quick GOP turnaround are not good.
