An Elon University survey found Republicans were far more likely than Democrats to say they feel proud as the United States prepares to mark its semiquincentennial.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
A new Elon University poll shows a wide partisan divide in how Americans feel about the country as the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
The survey, published Tuesday and reported by the New York Post, found that fewer than one in five Democratic voters said “proud” best described their feelings about America ahead of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration.
According to the poll, 18% of self-described Democrats said they felt proud when thinking about the United States marking its 250th birthday. Another 17% said they felt grateful.
Larger shares of Democrats expressed more mixed or negative feelings. The survey found that 21% said they felt conflicted, 15% said disappointed, 6% said frustrated and 24% said they had no strong feelings.
Republicans gave sharply different responses. Among self-described Republican voters, 68% said they felt proud and 19% said they felt grateful.
Only 1% of Republicans said they felt disappointed, 1% said frustrated and 9% said they had no strong feelings, according to the survey.
The poll asked respondents which term best described their feelings when thinking about the United States reaching its 250th anniversary. The results show a significant partisan gap in national sentiment as the country prepares for major commemorations tied to its founding.
The United States will mark its semiquincentennial next month, a milestone expected to bring public ceremonies, historical events and political messaging about the nation’s past, present and future.
The Elon University findings add to broader debate over patriotism, national identity and how Americans view the country’s direction during a politically divided period.
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