Gallup has dropped their latest annual survey of the extent to which Americans are proud of our country. Hat tip to RealClearPolitics for the link.
A record-low 58% of U.S. adults say they are “extremely” (41%) or “very” (17%) proud to be an American, down nine percentage points from last year and five points below the prior low from 2020.
Democrats are mostly responsible for the drop in U.S. pride this year, with 36% saying they are extremely or very proud, down from 62% a year ago. [emphasis added]
Political independents’ pride has also reached a low point, with 53% expressing a great deal of pride, down seven points from last year, which had been the previous low for this group. Independents’ pride has been declining since the early 2000s, dropping below 80% for the first time in 2005, then below 70% in 2019 and below 60% this year.
Republicans' level of national pride has been much steadier, typically registering above 90%, including 92% this year, up from 85% in 2024.
Democrats tell themselves they represent what is best in America. When the electorate hands them a clear-cut vote of no confidence, as it did in 2024, I'd expect what Gallup found. Namely, a shared disappointment in our nation. A majority of us did not want what the Dems offered.
Speaking of pride in our nation, I need to go put out our Stars and Stripes to show the DrsC are proud.