Reasons for Pessimism — Leaders Seem to Never Be Able To Do the Right Thing

% in the nation and each community type who say they are generally pessimistic for the future because of the statement above.

Chart: American Communities ProjectSource: American Communities Project/Ipsos Fragmentation Study, 2024, using Ipsos’ probability-based KnowledgePanel® from June 14–July 1, 2024. The poll is based on a sample of 4,712 Americans aged 18 or older, with interviews taking place online.Get the dataCreated with Datawrapper