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Ahead of Fourth of July, Americans Are Feeling Pessimistic About the Country

For the first time since data is available, more Americans think the country’s best days are behind us rather than ahead.

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The survey found that 43 percent of Americans feel like the nation’s best days are ahead of us while 48 percent think they are in the past. Via pexels.com
RUSSELL PAYNE
RUSSELL PAYNE

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the future of their country, despite a small uptick in pride in America since last year.

A new survey from Fox News, Beacon Research, and Shaw and Company Research found that for the first time since the survey question was added in 2009, more Americans think the country’s best days are “behind us” rather than ahead.

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RUSSELL PAYNE
RUSSELL PAYNE

Mr. Payne is a political reporter at The New York Sun. He covers a broad range of topics including New York State and New York City.

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