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Americans' optimism about country's direction over next year drops nearly 20 points since May: POLL
ABC News ^ | July 25th, 2021 | ByQuinn Scanlan

Posted on 07/25/2021 10:51:28 AM PDT by Mariner

As President Joe Biden completed 100 days in office, the country was optimistic about the coming year, but now, just after hitting the six-month mark, Americans' optimism about the direction of the country has plummeted nearly 20 points, a new ABC News/Ipsos poll finds.

A majority -- 55% -- of the public say they are pessimistic about the direction of the country, a marked change from the roughly one-third (36%) that said the same in an ABC News/Ipsos poll published May 2. In the early May survey, Americans were more optimistic than pessimistic by a 28-percentage point margin. Optimism is now under water by 10 points. Looking ahead to the next 12 months, fewer than half -- 45% -- now report feeling optimistic about the way things are going, a significant drop from about two-thirds (64%) in the May poll.

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Some terrible news for Democrats hidden and wrapped up in Covid polling.

"On other issues, Biden's approval is underwater, and lackluster even among his own party.

Fewer than 4 in 10 Americans approve of the president's handling of immigration and the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, crime and gun violence. Republicans have hounded Biden and Democrats over all three, as border crossings and violent crime rates, especially in Democrat-run U.S. cities nationwide, surge. That's reflected in Republicans' high level of disapproval -- ranging between 86% and 92% -- of the president's handling of the three issues, according to this poll."

Less than 40% approval on Law and Order issues.

1 posted on 07/25/2021 10:51:28 AM PDT by Mariner
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To: Mariner

The Biden/democrap party effect


2 posted on 07/25/2021 10:55:17 AM PDT by KC_Conspirator
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To: Mariner

Only because all non-POCs are racist white supremacist extremists.


3 posted on 07/25/2021 10:55:57 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“Criminal democrats kill babies. Do you think anything else is a problem for them?” ~ joma89)
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To: Mariner

when I see what is going on at the border, millions of illegal alien invaders coming into the country, it looks like a lost cause.and that is what the Dems want, to spread em around, who cares if they all have covid, its all about changing the demographics of America forever, turning America into a one party Communist state


4 posted on 07/25/2021 10:58:53 AM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Mariner

I’m pretty optimistic that the Democrats are going to keep screwing up.


5 posted on 07/25/2021 10:59:05 AM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer”)
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To: Mariner

Just listen to Biden and the democrats speak and you will know the reason why!


6 posted on 07/25/2021 11:01:47 AM PDT by maxwellsmart_agent
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To: Sarah Barracuda

“its all about changing the demographics of America forever”

Clearly, that is the goal.


7 posted on 07/25/2021 11:02:49 AM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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Imagine where he would be if the media treated him like Trump


8 posted on 07/25/2021 11:09:28 AM PDT by dsrtsage ( Complexity is just simple lacking imagination)
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To: Mariner

Must have polled the Woke Mush-heads


9 posted on 07/25/2021 11:15:04 AM PDT by butlerweave
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libs will look at this and say “that’s because we haven’t gotten our message out. Must do it harder!”


10 posted on 07/25/2021 11:18:56 AM PDT by proust (All posts made under this handle are, for the intents and purposes of the author, considered satire.)
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To: Mariner

It’s called buyer’s remorse.


11 posted on 07/25/2021 11:23:06 AM PDT by pfflier
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That optimism should be zero as long as puppet man and horizontal harris are in the White House.


12 posted on 07/25/2021 11:26:50 AM PDT by I want the USA back (To find out who really rules you, find out who you're not allowed to criticize. Voltaire. )
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So, people in general are just now catching on? I blame that on a number of things, mostly the media.

It may be true that people beyond the conservative base are becoming concerned what the Left is doing to our country, but is it too late? I hope it is not too late, but I can't say that with confidence.
13 posted on 07/25/2021 11:28:31 AM PDT by Dan in Wichita
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To: Sarah Barracuda

Benedict Biden: THAT’S HIS NAME!

Destroying America: THAT’S HIS GAME!!


14 posted on 07/25/2021 11:33:00 AM PDT by 2harddrive (FREE 3D-printable Firearm blueprints available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/)
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To: KC_Conspirator

As we get deeper into the Biden era, people are becoming more pessimistic. Who could have predicted that?


15 posted on 07/25/2021 11:35:57 AM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: dsrtsage

And imagine where this country would be, if we had any semblance of a fair and balanced media? The media blasted Trump 24.7.

It’s a cliche, but bears repeating, that in elections, the Democrat runs against the Republican, but the Republican has to run against the Democrat and the media.


16 posted on 07/25/2021 11:37:36 AM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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Fewer than 4 in 10 Americans approve of Bidens handling
<><>of immigration and the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border,
<><>crime and gun violence
<><>with than 40% approval on Law and Order issues..

Republicans have hounded Biden and Democrats, as border crossings and violent crime rates, especially in Democrat-run U.S. cities nationwide, surge. That’s reflected in Republicans’ high level of disapproval of the president’s handling of issues, according to this poll.....ranging between 86% and 92%.


17 posted on 07/25/2021 11:37:41 AM PDT by Liz (\Our side has 8 trillion bullets; the other side doe't know which bathroom to use)
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To: Mariner

All the mentally ill who just had to have the Bad Orange Man gone still aren’t happy? Who’da thunk it?


18 posted on 07/25/2021 11:42:53 AM PDT by mikey_hates_everything
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To: Mariner

Unless Republicans fix the Steal it doesn’t matter.


19 posted on 07/25/2021 11:45:28 AM PDT by JonPreston (Q: Never have so many, been so wrong, so often)
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To: Mariner; bitt; SkyDancer; Jane Long; ladyjane; DarthVader; fieldmarshaldj; John S Mosby; ...

If you missed President Trump’s speech yesterday, here’s a link to listen to the entire speech.

It is definitely worth your time. DJT was on fire, pissed, and determined. Love love this man! Please share with others as the MSM would love to hide it.

IMO, President Trump was speaking as the 46th President of the USA!

https://rumble.com/vkab7h-president-donald-j.-trump-speaks-at-rally-to-protect-our-elections-in-phoen.html


20 posted on 07/25/2021 11:51:43 AM PDT by ExTexasRedhead
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