f elections were held today, Democrats in Congress would be in deep political trouble.

That is not a partisan claim or conservative wishful thinking. It is the verdict of the opinion polls -- brutal, consistent, and increasingly bipartisan.

A recent Quinnipiac University survey shows that only 18 percent of voters approve of Democrats in Congress, while 73 percent disapprove.

This is the worst figure Quinnipiac has recorded since it started tracking the question in 2009. That number alone would be concerning. But the deeper story, and the one Republicans should pay attention to, lies beneath the toplines.

For the first time in Quinnipiac’s history, Democrats themselves disapprove of their party’s performance in Congress. Only 42 percent of Democratic voters approve, while 48 percent disapprove. This marks a stunning collapse from just two months earlier, when approval stood at 58 percent.

In other words, this isn’t just partisan polarization. It’s an intra-party revolt with Democrats turning against each other.

Among independents, the situation is even worse. Congressional Democrats have a net approval gap of minus 61 points. Independents, who determine modern elections, are not just drifting away - they are actively recoiling.

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