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Poll: 67% of Americans Believe Nation's On Wrong Track

11/4/2025

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Americans Express Discontent

A recent poll by ABC News, The Washington Post, and Ipsos shows that 67% of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track, while 32% think it is heading in the right direction.
The survey, conducted from October 24 to 28, 2023, included 2,725 adults and has a margin of error of 1.9 percentage points.
The poll reveals significant partisan divides, with 95% of Democrats and 77% of independents expressing pessimism, compared to 29% of Republicans.
Additionally, 68% of respondents view the Democratic Party as out of touch, while 61% feel the same about Republicans.
Former President Donald Trump is seen as disconnected by 63% of those surveyed.

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Voters Demand Change

A Politico survey shows that 49% of Americans believe the American Dream is unattainable and 67% say the country is on the wrong track, despite a slight improvement after the 2024 elections.
Among voters, 46% of U.S. President Donald Trump supporters and 58% of Harris voters favor radical changes to the economy and government.
Sixty percent of voters criticize Trump's handling of inflation, with many attributing economic issues to his presidency.

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Americans Express Discontent

A recent poll by ABC News, The Washington Post, and Ipsos shows that 67% of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track, while 32% think it is heading in the right direction.
The survey, conducted from October 24 to 28, 2023, included 2,725 adults and has a margin of error of 1.9 percentage points.
The poll reveals significant partisan divides, with 95% of Democrats and 77% of independents expressing pessimism, compared to 29% of Republicans.
Additionally, 68% of respondents view the Democratic Party as out of touch, while 61% feel the same about Republicans.
Former President Donald Trump is seen as disconnected by 63% of those surveyed.

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