Happy in their personal lives, Americans worry about country
Wed Nov 21, 06:00 AM ETMost Americans say they are personally happy and feel in control of their lives and finances. But there is a widespread unease that the country has meandered off in the wrong direction.
People are paying attention to the 2008 presidential campaign. Solid majorities think their vote matters and say this wide-open presidential contest is more important than usual. Although almost half express interest and hope in the upcoming elections, but a third voice frustration.
More Democrats than Republicans say the 2008 contest is unusually important, and they are likelier to describe themselves as excited, interested and hopeful. By wider margins than Democrats, Republicans say the election makes them feel frustrated and bored. Read more.
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