A new Gallup poll finds the public’s unfavorable impression of the Republican party at its highest point in decades. In the survey, 59-percent of respondents say they have an unfavorable opinion of the GOP, while 38-percent have a favorable impression. For Democrats, the numbers are 53-percent favorable, 43-percent unfavorable.

When Gallup asked, “Looking ahead for the next few years, which political party do you think will do a better job of protecting the country from international terrorism and military threats?” 47-percent said Democrats, while 42-percent said Republicans and 11-percent said there was no difference. When Gallup asked, “Looking ahead for the next few years, which political party do you think will do a better job of keeping the country prosperous?” 54-percent said Democrats, while 34-percent said Republicans and 12-percent said no difference.