Poll: In Tumultuous Summer, Young Americans In A Dour Mood
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) In a summer of political and racial tumult, young Americans are in a dour mood: pessimistic about the fairness of their economic system, questioning the greatness of the United States and deeply skeptical of the way the nation picks its leaders.
A new poll of young people between the ages of 18 and 30 finds that an overwhelming 90 percent think the two-party political system has real though fixable problems or that it is "seriously broken." Three-quarters believe the U.S. is "falling behind" or "failing" as a nation.
Just over half say the chance to get ahead economically is reserved for only a few people at the top.
Though the new GenForward survey is a poll of all young people, not necessarily registered or likely voters, it nevertheless shows clear discontent with the two major-party candidates for president. Only 39 percent of young people have a favorable opinion of Hillary Clinton. Just 19 percent think well of Donald Trump.
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