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Majority of Americans See Weak Union, Wrong Path

3/3/2025

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A striking 53% of Americans perceive the state of the union as weak, while 54% feel the nation is on the wrong path, according to a recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. Discontent is palpable, especially among independents, as rising prices and doubts about federal workers' effectiveness fuel skepticism about the government's checks and balances.

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Story summary

A striking 53% of Americans perceive the state of the union as weak, while 54% feel the nation is on the wrong path, according to a recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. Discontent is palpable, especially among independents, as rising prices and doubts about federal workers' effectiveness fuel skepticism about the government's checks and balances.