AP: FEWER SEE COUNTRY AS EXCEPTIONAL
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Columbia College Chicago student Kailey Ryan reads a newspaper in Chicago, Nov. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) Students cross the campus of Dartmouth College, March 5, 2024, in Hanover, N.H. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File) The U.S. Capitol and National Mall are seen as the set up for the America 250 celebration continues, Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) WASHINGTON (AP) — As the U.S.
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Main Idea: An AP-NORC poll finds that fewer Americans see the United States as exceptional, with younger adults especially skeptical about democracy and the American Dream.
Key Points:
- Only about one-quarter of Americans say the U.S. stands above all other countries, while about 3 in 10 say other countries are better.
- Support for democracy as a key part of U.S. identity has fallen since 2021, with younger adults far less likely than older adults to see it that way.
- Many Americans say the American Dream no longer works as promised, and this view is especially common among younger adults, Democrats, and independents.
- Americans remain split on whether shared values and openness to immigrants and diverse cultures are central to U.S. identity.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The AP-NORC poll suggests weaker trust in democracy and the American Dream, which can deepen voter anger, fear, and gridlock for workers, families, and small businesses.
Positive Impact
Public debate around America 250 could push leaders to address housing, jobs, and fair government if the concerns lead to action.
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