By Steve Andrist A pall of pessimism envelopes these United States of America. Economic uncertainty, political dysfunction and fear of instability have plunged the country into a deep funk, according to a December 2025 poll by Ipsos that concluded Americans overwhelmingly believe the country is on the wrong track. In January, an APS/New York Times poll found that most Americans believe the country has become increasingly divided politically and …
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