A recent NBC News poll shows a significant boost in public sentiment towards President Donald Trump, with 44% of Americans believing the country is on the right track. This marks a notable increase from just 27% in November. The poll results were shared on a Sunday morning broadcast by NBC News pollster Steve Kornacki, who pointed out that the last time approval ratings reached this level was in early 2004, just before George W. Bush’s re-election.
The poll indicates that the positive outlook is not limited to Republican voters. Independents are also showing increased approval of Trump’s administration. Kornacki highlighted that this shift in perception reflects a broader change in the national mood.
On the flip side, the Democratic Party is facing troubling news. The same poll revealed that only 27% of voters view the party positively, with a mere 7% expressing a "very positive" opinion. In contrast, 55% of respondents reported negative views of the Democratic Party, with 38% describing their views as "very negative." These figures represent the lowest approval ratings for Democrats since 1990.
The survey was conducted by Democratic pollster Jeff Horwitt and GOP pollster Bill McInturff, who surveyed 1,000 registered voters between March 7 and March 11. Horwitt commented that the Democratic Party is in urgent need of a major overhaul rather than just a rebranding.
The poll was taken prior to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s recent decision to support a Republican-led resolution to fund the government through September, a move that has drawn criticism from some within his party. This decision may further impact public perception of the Democratic Party as it navigates internal dissent and low approval ratings.