A 2025 Pew Research Center survey found notable changes since September 2021: overall frustration with the Democratic Party increased to 75% from 64% in September 2021; the share saying the Democratic Party makes them feel hopeful fell to 28% from 39% in 2021 and the share saying it makes them feel proud fell to 16% from 25% in 2021; by contrast, the shares saying the Republican Party makes them feel hopeful and proud rose to 36% (from 31% in 2021) and 27% (from 21% in 2021), respectively, while Republican-party frustration edged down to 64% from 68% in 2021.
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Comparative percentages from the 2025 survey versus September 2021 showing shifts in emotions toward each party among U.S. adults.