Monday, January 4, 2016

Poll: American Dream Dead, Anger Widespread

An Esquire/NBC News poll reports on American attitudes toward several interesting questions, attitudes that bias people toward the Trump candidacy, incidentally. For example, 68% of respondents report seeing something in the news that makes them angry at least once a day.

Fifty-two percent report they believe the American Dream once held true but doesn't any longer. Fifty-four percent say the U.S. was once the most powerful country but isn't anymore.

There are many other interesting findings, cross-tabbed by race and gender of respondent. As you look at the data above, can you avoid thinking Trump knows his audience better than other candidates? I can't. Hat tip to Lucianne.com for the link.