US EditionTwo-thirds of Americans have little to no confidence in political system: poll
- A recent poll found that nearly two-thirds of Americans lack confidence in the future of the nation's democracy, with just 4% believing the political system is functioning well.
- The majority of Americans view the political process as dominated by special interests, flooded with campaign cash, and mired in partisan warfare, leading to dissatisfaction with both major political parties.
- Public trust in the federal government is at a historic low, and Americans' outlook on national politics is characterized as 'dismal', with overwhelming negativity towards the state of modern politics.
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Americans have little confidence in political system: Poll
(NewsNation) — Americans' outlook on politics is "dismal," as the majority aren't confident in the nation's political system, according to a new report. “Americans have long been critical of politicians and skeptical of the federal government,” the report’s authors write. “But today, Americans’ views of politics and elected officials are unrelentingly negative, with little hope of improvement on the horizon. Majorities say the political process…
Two-thirds of Americans have little to no confidence in political system: poll
New polling suggests the majority Americans are not confident in the nation’s political system. Only four percent of those surveyed in a new poll from the Pew Research Center believe the political system is working extremely or very well, while 63 percent express little to no confidence in the future of U.S. politics. Positive views…
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