special report
The State of the Parties
Six months into Joe Biden’s presidency, the latest edition of Morning Consult’s annual State of the Parties survey provides an in-depth look at perceptions of the Democratic and Republican parties, gauging views of each among voters from both inside and outside the two respective tents. The poll of nearly 4,000 registered voters was conducted July 6-10, 2021. You can find it here.
Biden’s the Top Democrat in Washington, but Fewer Than 1 in 5 Voters Say He Best Represents His Party
No. 46’s moderate demeanor could complicate GOP efforts to make the midterms about him, but his standing exposes other challenges for Democrats