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Fewer Americans say democracy is central to country’s identity, AP-NORC poll finds
The survey found just one-quarter of Americans say the U.S. stands above all others, while views on the American Dream and diversity are also weakening.
- Belief in democracy as a core pillar of American identity is eroding, with only about two-thirds of U.S. adults now stating that a democratically elected government is highly important to the nation's identity, a sharp drop from 80% in 2021.
- The poll reveals a widening generational divide over American exceptionalism, as 44% of adults under 30 say there are other countries better than the U.S., compared to just 22% of Americans aged 60 and older who feel the same way.
- Skepticism surrounding the "American Dream" has become mainstream, with 51% of all respondents stating that the ideal—that hard work guarantees success—once held true but no longer does in the current economic landscape.
- Deep partisan splits persist regarding the nation's global standing and values, as roughly half of Republicans view the U.S. as standing above all other countries compared to only 7% of Democrats, while 76% of Democrats see a mix of global cultures as essential to the U.S. compared to 40% of Republicans.
- The data highlights a broader feeling of national unease, contrasting sharply with local and federal planning for the upcoming "America 250" celebrations commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding.
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Fewer Americans see US as exceptional ahead of 250th birthday: Survey
A new poll released Monday found that fewer Americans see the U.S. as an exceptional country as it approaches its 250th birthday. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey found that 44 percent say the U.S. is one of the greatest countries in the world, with about one-quarter of Americans saying the U.S. stands…
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As America 250 approaches, fewer Americans see their country as exceptional, poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll finds that as the U.S. prepares for America 250, fewer Americans see their country or its government as exceptional.
·Deerfield Beach, United States
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As America 250 approaches, fewer Americans see their country as exceptional, poll finds - The Boston Globe
Americans remain divided about whether diversity is an essential feature of the US’s identity, and agreement about other aspects of the country’s underlying character appears to be eroding, the survey found.
·Boston, United States
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Leaning Left14Leaning Right2Center14Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Left, 46% Center
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- 47% of the sources lean Left, 46% of the sources are Center
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