Overview

• Only 35% of Democrats express optimism about their party's future, a sharp decline from 57% in July 2024, according to an AP-NORC poll conducted earlier this month.
• Republican optimism has risen to 55%, up from 47% last summer, reflecting growing confidence among GOP voters.
• Neither major party is viewed favorably by a majority of Americans, with 40% holding a positive view of the GOP and about one-third favoring the Democratic Party.
• 55% of Democrats are dissatisfied with how political leaders are chosen in the U.S., a notable increase from 46% last summer.
• The AP-NORC poll, conducted May 1–5 among 1,175 adults, highlights widespread discontent with both parties' leadership and direction.