AP-NORC Poll Reveals Declining Belief in American Exceptionalism Among Young Adults
A recent poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research indicates a significant shift in how Americans perceive their country's exceptionalism, particularly among younger generations. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, only about one-quarter of Americans believe the U.S. stands above all other countries. The survey highlights a growing sentiment of unease regarding the future of the nation's representative government, with young adults expressing less belief in the U.S. as a special nation compared to older generations. The poll also reveals that fewer Americans see democracy as a crucial element of the country's identity, with only about half of those under 30 considering it essential, compared to 81% of those aged 60 and older. 
