Americans take a dim view of the nation’s future, look more positively at the past
When Americans look ahead to 2050, they see a country that in many respects will be worse than it is today.
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In Divided Washington, Americans Have Highly Negative Views of Both Parties’ Leaders
Americans express highly negative views of President Joe Biden, congressional leadership in both parties and Congress more broadly. Views of the economy remain overwhelmingly negative, and there has been a sharp rise in the share who say the country cannot solve many of its important problems.
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Most Americans continue to think the U.S. is less respected today than in the past
Only 13% of Americans think the U.S. garners more respect internationally now than in the past, while 19% think it’s as respected as ever.
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Americans see different global threats facing the country now than in March 2020
Many U.S. adults describe cyberattacks from other countries (71%) and the spread of misinformation online (70%) as major threats to the U.S.
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Americans’ Views of Government: Decades of Distrust, Enduring Support for Its Role
65% say most political candidates run for office “to serve their own personal interests.”
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By a wide margin, Americans view inflation as the top problem facing the country today
Seven-in-ten Americans view inflation as a very big problem for the country, followed by the affordability of health care and violent crime.
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Two Years Into the Pandemic, Americans Inch Closer to a New Normal
Americans in 2022 find themselves in an environment that is at once greatly improved and frustratingly familiar.
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Public’s Top Priority for 2022: Strengthening the Nation’s Economy
Dealing with coronavirus has declined as a policy priority, especially among Republicans. This marks a shift from last year, when the economy and the coronavirus both topped the public’s policy agenda.
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Americans broadly negative about the state of the nation, but most see a better year ahead
A majority of U.S. adults (61%) are optimistic that the new year will be better than the year that just ended.
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What People Around the World Like – and Dislike – About American Society and Politics
The U.S. is seen positively in advanced economies for its technology, entertainment, military and universities, but negatively for its health care system, discrimination and the state of its democracy.
