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pat_k

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6. It is not just a "swing" -- it is a migration.

Reply to edhopper (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 2, 2026, 04:46 PM

Thursday

Trumpublican -> Independent
Independent --> Democrat

The percentage of both Republicans and Independents have dropped, while the percentage of Democrats has grown.

Average across all quarters 2025 (Gallup)
27% Republican
45% Independent
27% Democratic

Q1 2026 (ABC)
25% Republican
43% Independent
30% Democratic

On Edit:
Since 2002, the only other year the percentage of Republicans was this low was 2013 (Gallup)

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Gallup Q1 2026: 49% Dem/Lean Dem Ind vs. 39% Repub/Lean Repub Ind [View all] pat_k Thursday OP

At least since Reagan edhopper Thursday #1

Too many people have been struggling for decades while the rich soak up more wealth. everyonematters Thursday #4

And now universities don't even pretend to produce well-rounded citizens Iris Thursday #5

It is not just a "swing" -- it is a migration. pat_k Thursday #6

At this point... LakeVermilion Thursday #2

I suspect many 'leaners' are Repubs newly declared as Independents. pat_k Thursday #3