NEW YORK (AP) — A new poll finds Democrats are deeply pessimistic about the future of their party. And neither the Democratic Party nor the Republican Party is viewed favorably by the majority of U.S. adults.

The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll finds only about one-third of Democrats are “very optimistic” or even “somewhat optimistic” about their party’s future.

The level of optimism is down sharply from July 2024, when about 6 in 10 Democrats had a positive outlook.

The poll comes at a critical moment for the Democratic Party, which is desperately seeking momentum after losing the White House and both chambers of Congress last fall.