Democrats are feeling glum about their party's prospects after Republican President-elect Trump won the 2024 presidential election. The Pew Research Center survey shows Democratic pessimism at its highest point in eight years, while Republicans are riding high and have the most optimistic outlook since 2016. More Americans now say the GOP represents their interests compared to the Democratic Party.
Key Points
Democratic pessimism at highest point in eight years
Republicans have the most optimistic outlook since 2016
GOP seen as representing people's interests better than Democrats
Pros
Republicans are optimistic about their party's future
GOP seen as representing people's interests better than Democrats
Cons
Democrats feeling pessimistic about party prospects
Pew Research Center survey shows significant Democratic pessimism