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Pessimism about the direction of the country is growing among Republicans

Pessimism about the direction of the country is growing among Republicans

September 19, 2025 Since June, the share of adults who say the country is on the wrong track increased 13 percentage points from 62% to 75%. The shift occurred primarily among Republicans. In June, 29% of Republicans said the country was heading in the wrong direction. That number is now 51%. The vast majority of Democrats have felt the country …

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