Source: FOX News
Summary
A recent survey conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that only 25% of American adults believe the US stands above every other nation, while 44% think it’s one of the greatest nations among others. Additionally, 30% believe there are other nations better than the US. The survey also found that 51% of respondents feel the American dream is a relic of the past, and 15% think it was never true. The poll also reported on President Donald Trump’s approval rating and his handling of the economy.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The survey’s findings on the American dream and the country’s standing in the world are presented as a matter of fact. The poll’s methodology and margin of sampling error are also provided. The results are broken down by political affiliation, with notable differences between Republicans and Democrats. The survey’s timing coincides with the nation’s 250th anniversary, adding a sense of occasion to the findings.
The presentation of the poll’s results feels like a familiar ritual, with the emphasis on numbers and percentages creating a sense of detachment from the actual issues at hand.
Author: Evan Null
