Surveys and data confirm a country in crisis — stressed and divided, but not yet ready to give up
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Surveys and data confirm a country in crisis — stressed and divided, but not yet ready to give up
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May 28, 2026 6:45AM (EDT)
Polling and data confirm what millions already feel — the U.S. is in an emotional free fall (zpagistock/Getty Images)
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