More Than Half of Americans Now Say They Are Pessimistic About Our Future Under Biden
by Jonathan Davis
about 4 hours ago
A majority of Americans now say they are pessimistic about the next 12 months as the Biden administration gets worsening marks for a range of issues including the economy, the COVID-19 pandemic, rising crime rates, and a chaotic southern border.
The percentage has risen by 20 points since the last survey was taken at President Joe Biden’s 100-day mark, the ABC News/Ipsos poll reported.
The new survey found that 55% of Americans are now pessimistic about the direction of the country, with just 45% optimistic about where things are headed.
In early May, by comparison, a similar survey found that 36% of Americans expressed pessimism about the country’s future versus 64% who were optimistic.
“After six months in office, the president is receiving mixed reviews for his handling on a range of issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy, and the troop withdrawal from Afghanistan,” the UK’s Daily Mail reported, citing the survey’s results.
The latest poll found that pessimism has risen among Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. “Among Democrats and Republicans,” the outlet said, “optimism is down around 20 percent.”
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