Democrats’ public image is sinking, and Sen. Chris Murphy’s (D-CT) histrionics are part of the problem.

Although President Donald Trump’s presidential approval ratings are ticking down alongside the value of people’s 401(k) savings, there has been no consonant rise in the public’s approval of Democrats. According to Navigator Research, a Democratic polling firm, a majority of voters (55%) say Democrats are “more focused on helping other people than people like me,” while just 27% of people say Democrats are focused on helping them.

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