Stark partisan divide in who thinks their side is winning and losing in politics

2026-02-24T18:09:03Z

Stark partisan divide in who thinks their side is winning and losing in politics

– A new Pew Research snapshot shows a persistent partisan split: Americans are more likely to say their political side is losing than winning, a trend seen over the past decade.
– Across party lines, the divide remains sharp, with Republicans and Democrats each viewing their side’s prospects less favorably than the opposite side.
– The data highlight enduringunease and polarization in public opinion about electoral fortunes, even as foundational political dynamics shift.