On the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, the country is confronting a troubling contradiction: A historic national celebration is approaching just as pride in being American has fallen to its lowest level on record.
According to the latest Gallup poll, only 33% of Americans say they are “extremely proud” to be American. This is the lowest share to say they are extremely proud since Gallup began asking the question in 2001, and far below the 70% peak recorded in 2003.
The decline has been driven almost entirely by Democrats and independents. In 2001, 54% of Democrats and 46% of independents… Read More in Real Clear Politics