Polls Show Decline in American Pride and Trust in Democracy
Recent polls indicate a significant drop in Americans' pride in their history and democracy, with only 53% expressing strong pride in being American. This decline is particularly pronounced among Democrats and reflects broader discontent amid political and economic challenges.
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Americans’ pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find
Americans’ pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find
Americans' pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American: Polls
Americans' pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American: Polls
Americans’ pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find
Americans’ pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find
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- T2Sun Sentinel (South Florida)
- T2Boston Herald
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