Democrats are deeply pessimistic about the future of their party, poll finds

UPDATED: May 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM PDT

The Democratic Party is desperately seeking momentum after losing in last fall’s general election.

Originally Published: May 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM PDT

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Neither political party is especially popular right now. Overall, about 4 in 10 U.S. adults have a favorable view of the Republican Party while about one-third have a positive view of the Democratic Party.