Politico poll: Democratic voters show little interest in compromise

A new Politico poll found that two-thirds of Democratic voters want the House to block President Trump’s agenda rather than compromise with him, with 65% of Democratic midterm voters saying opposition should be the priority even at the cost of legislative opportunities. The survey follows major Democratic election wins and Trump’s stated willingness to work with Democrats in the next congressional term, though party leaders have signaled they will not easily move past the administration’s past year. The tension matters because Democrats will face pressure to deliver policy results after taking control in January while balancing cost-of-living issues against a tougher oversight agenda. What to watch next is whether Democratic leaders can satisfy a base that favors confrontation without alienating swing voters who want legislative progress.