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Wide Majorities of Americans See Their Nation in Decline

The research shows that there is bipartisan agreement on the dim future for America.

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In December 1973, cars line up in two directions at a gas station in New York City. The nation faced a gas shortage following an oil embargo by OPEC nations. AP/Marty Lederhandler, file
MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

A new set of polls shows American citizens gazing toward the future with pessimism about everything from the economy and politics to wealth and their standing in the world. 

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MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

Mr. Rice, based in the nation's capital, covers current events in politics.

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