Republican Party Favorability Highest in Seven Years

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• Republican favorability at 45%, Democrats at 44%
• Democrats generally have had the upper hand in favorability ratings
• Major gains for Republican Party within the party, including leaners

Forty-five percent of Americans now have a favorable view of the Republican Party, a nine-point gain from last September's 36%. It is the party's most positive image since it registered 47% in January 2011, shortly after taking control of the House in the 2010 midterm elections. Forty-four percent give the Democratic Party a favorable rating.

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