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- A Marist poll of 1,340 U.S. adults conducted June 8-11, 2026 found 47% say the United States has moved far from its founding ideals.
- Only 16% believe the country still reflects those ideals, with 36% saying it has moved somewhat away.
- Eighty-two percent see a serious threat to U.S. democracy, up from 78% in February.
- Majorities of Republicans (65%), independents (52%) and Democrats (48%) think the nation’s best days lie ahead.
