Democrats are not excited about the outlook of their party after a stunning defeat in November, according to a new poll.
A mere 13 percent of Democrats and Democratic-leaning voters are excited about their party's future, versus 35 percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning voters who feel the same, according to a HuffPost/YouGov survey released Sunday.
While roughly half of Democrats said they feel satisfied about their party's prospects moving forward, a quarter are dissatisfied, while another 13 percent are upset.
Meanwhile, Republicans are far more optimistic. Nearly three-quarters of GOP voters said they are satisfied, while 16 percent are dissatisfied and 6 percent are upset.
The responses from Democratic voters have significantly shifted since August when polls showed Democrat Hillary Clinton with a clear lead over Republican opponent Donald Trump. At the time, 30 percent of Democratic voters were enthusiastic about the party’s future compared to just 8 percent of Republican voters.
Still, voters from both parties expressed disappointment with their presidential nominees. Just a quarter—24 percent—of Democrats said Clinton was the best option for their party, while 30 percent of Republicans said the same of Trump.
The HuffPost/YouGov poll surveyed 1,000 adults through Dec. 7 and 8.