Republicans are more optimistic than they were four years ago while Democrats are more pessimistic

Generally speaking, are you optimistic or pessimistic about what kind of year [2021 / 2025] will be [for your family / for the world]? (% saying very or somewhat optimistic minus the % saying very or somewhat pessimistic)

Note: Responses of "neither optimistic nor pessimistic" and "not sure" are not shown.
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Chart: David H. Montgomery The Economist / YouGov | January 3 - 5, 2021 & December 21 - 24, 2024 Get the data