Gallup finds more Americans describe the Democratic Party's views as "too liberal," from 39% to 46% - the largest percentage the since Democrats' losses in the 1994 midterm elections:
The increasing perception of the Democrats as too far left comes as President Obama and the Democrats in Congress have expanded the government's role in the economy to address the economic problems facing the country. Additionally, the government is working toward major healthcare reform legislation and strengthening environmental regulations.
According to Gallup, even though the Democrats continue to hold the upper hand over Republicans in party identification and party favorable ratings the Democrats may be vulnerable:
That may expose a bit of a vulnerability for the Democratic Party, and if perceptions of the Democratic Party as being too liberal continue to grow, the GOP may be able to win back some of the support it has lost in recent years. But that may be possible only if the Republicans are at the same time able to convince the public that they are not too far to the political right.
Gallup's findings are not surprising considering what the Democrats have done on spending, taxes and deficits under President Obama.
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