Bobby Burack
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If you are currently optimistic about the country’s future, you may struggle relating to your fellow Americans.
According to a new ABC News/Ipsos poll, American optimism about the country’s direction has plummeted nearly 20 points since — wait for it — May. Over half of the public, 55%, considers itself concerned about the country’s future. Moreover, pessimism is growing among all political groups. It’s not solely Republican voters fed up with the Democrat-led White House, Senate, and House.
President Joe Biden’s leadership on crimes and violence has contributed to the country’s concerns. Only 37% of the public approves of Biden’s approach to gun violence, while just 39% agree with his handling of crime.
Crime is surging in urban areas across the country. The rise in shootings, murders and vandalism in Democrat-run cities has even NPR — no enemy of the Left — admitting that Democrats face an uphill battle in 2022.
Poll participants are also dissatisfied with the U.S.-Mexico border situation. Only 37% of the public says Biden has handled the crisis well.
Interestingly, Americans gave Biden his lowest approval rating for his handling of the pandemic yet. Presumably, looming threats of mask mandates in major cities contributed to the increased concerns. Though about six in 10 Americans still approve of Biden’s response to the coronavirus, poll trends indicate that number could fall below 60% next month.
The country remains divided, however, on Biden’s economic recovery plan. While 88% of Democrats approve, just 16% of Republicans say they are satisfied with Biden’s handling of the economy. Meanwhile, 49% of Independents voters agree with the country’s economic trajectory.
Overall, ABC poll numbers found that optimism is down roughly 20 points among Democrats and Republicans and down 26 points among Independents.
It’s unclear how many poll participants came into the survey disgusted with gas prices, which of course are also Biden’s fault.
Keep in mind that Democrats are *always oversampled in polls like these. Which means that the sentiment of pessimism is higher than indicated.
Correct. Usually it`s about a 5-10 point swing toward democrats on these polls, especially when a network pays for it. I`m a little surprised that ABC actually released the results given it doesn`t match what their rooting for.
Yes how anyone can trust polls is beyond me, all about who they sample and when.
So quite a few people lied just because Biden happens to have a (D) next to his name. There’s no sane way to watch what this administration has done/is doing and be optimistic about it.
Senile illegitimate president, commie slut waiting in the wings, more COVID panic, many out of work sometimes by choice, gas prices rising, etc. etc. etc., why would anyone be dissatisfied?
Word.
No shit
This is what happens with liberals. It is a cycle. Start the fire, blame the GOP for the fire, then sell the fire extinguishers to put out the fire they started. Over and over and over again. When will people realize this about the Demokkkrats.
Given pollster over sampling of Dems means that his numbers are much worse than this.
Guess they couldn’t find those 80 million people who love Biden
what’s worse guy elected on fraud and majority of people good with it