ABC News poll: Socialists lead, Democrats lose ground, undecided voters grow
A new ABC News survey shows the Socialist Party (SP) holding a clear lead in positive opinion ratings, while support for the Democratic Party (DP) has slipped since mid-May.
Survey results: According to the poll, conducted with 1,187 respondents across all municipalities with a margin of error of ±2.9%, 40% of respondents said they have a positive opinion of the Socialist Party. By contrast, 20.6% expressed a positive opinion of the Democratic Party. A growing share — 39.4% — declared themselves undecided or without a positive view of either party.
Why is this important: The results suggest that the Socialists retain a solid base, but both main parties are struggling to keep support from slipping into the “gray electorate.” The shift could shape the political battlefield ahead of next year’s contests.
Context: Compared to the ABC News poll from a week earlier, both SP and DP lost ground: SP fell from 41.3% to 40%, while DP dropped from 22.5% to 20.6%. The undecided share grew from 36.2% to 39.4%.
The decline is particularly notable for DP, which has been sliding since May 11, when its ratings were considerably higher. Analysts suggest that the opposition’s internal struggles and leadership disputes may be fueling voter disengagement.
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