Most say state of the union isn't strong and U.S. is worse off : NPR
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Key Points:
- A recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows most Americans believe the country is worse off than a year ago, with 57% saying the state of the union is not strong, marking a 4-point increase from last year.
- The poll reveals a sharp partisan divide: about 80% of Republicans view the state of the union as strong and believe the country is better off, while majorities of Democrats and independents disagree.
- Sixty percent of respondents say the country is worse off, with 55% viewing President Trump's direction as "change for the worse," the highest negative rating recorded by Marist between Trump's terms.
- A significant 78% of Americans see a serious threat to the future of American
