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Patriotism Declines as US Nears 250th Anniversary, Driven by Sharp Partisan Divide

A growing number of Americans are feeling less patriotic about their country as the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

According to a Public Religion Research Institute poll released last week, “Just half of Americans are extremely or very proud of being an American (51%) or of America’s 250-year history (49%).”

Those low numbers are being fueled by Democrats, according to the survey.

“Most Republicans (83% and 82%, respectively) are extremely or very proud, compared with over four in ten independents (43% and 44%), and three in ten Democrats (31% and 28%),” the Public Religion Research Institute poll revealed.

A mere 24% said America is a good moral example for the world, while 18% said they approved of how democracy is working in the United States today.

There is also a sharp partisan divide about the American Dream. When respondents were asked whether they believed if you work hard, you’ll get ahead, just 49% agreed vs. 50% who disagreed. “Republicans are notably more likely to believe in the American Dream (76%) than independents (46%) and Democrats (30%),” the poll........

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