Opinion Today
February 2, 2023
Americans Still Glum About State of the Union in Most Areas Lydia Saad, Gallup Americans’ assessment of the state of the nation remains in the pandemic-era slump seen since 2021, marked by subdued satisfaction with 30 different aspects of the country. These include the public’s reaction to several aspects of U.S. society generally, as well as to numerous specific issues facing the country.
Fox News Poll: State of the Union is dysfunction, dissatisfaction and disapproval Dana Blanton, Fox News Days before President Biden’s State of the Union speech, a Fox News poll asked voters to assess if the country is coming together. The short answer is no, as 81% see the U.S. as a dysfunctional family that’s breaking apart, up from 71% two years ago. When the president gives his speech Tuesday before a joint session of Congress, he’ll have the highest approval rating in the room: 45% of voters approve of Biden’s performance and 54% disapprove.
