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Dems following the Tea Party’s path, souring on their own party

By David Freddoso
Published April 24, 2017 8:51pm ET
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Dems following the Tea Party’s path, souring on their own party
The Democratic Party is now viewed as out of touch by a larger share of Americans than either the Republican Party or President Trump, a poll says. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) | John Minchillo

A lot of conservatives are leaping on the surprising finding in the Washington Post/ABC News poll that the Democratic Party is now viewed as out of touch by a larger share of Americans than either the Republican Party or President Trump. But if you look closely at the numbers, it isn’t as much of a vindication as Republicans might believe.

Here’s what the overall results say:

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