Pride in America, But Not Equally

Green Bay News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, a new Marquette University poll reveals a divided nation: two-thirds of Americans feel proud of their country, but that pride splits sharply along party lines—with 88% of Republicans feeling proud versus just 50% of Democrats. Young and Black voters also lag behind. Yet, 75% still believe America is better than most other nations. When it comes to founding figures, Benjamin Franklin (75% favorability), George Washington (68%), and Thomas Jefferson (60%) lead the pack, while Aaron Burr and Benedict Arnold trail badly. Trust in institutions remains…