In evaluating the current and future state of politics in the United States, Americans express largely negative views. And trust in the federal| Pew Research Center
Increasingly, Republicans and Democrats view not just the opposing party but also the people in that party in a negative light. Growing shares in each party now describe those in the other party as more closed-minded, dishonest, immoral and unintelligent than other Americans. Nearly half of younger adults say they "wish there were more parties to choose from."| Pew Research Center
Americans’ views of politics and elected officials are unrelentingly negative, with little hope of improvement on the horizon. 65% of Americans say they always or often feel exhausted when thinking about politics. By contrast, just 10% say they always or often feel hopeful about politics.| Pew Research Center
In many ways, Americans’ emotions toward politics today are as negative as their evaluations of the country’s political system. Majorities say they always| Pew Research Center