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  • loaded language: 'bleak outlook'
  • loaded language: 'record-low number'
  • loaded language: 'pounding in the public square'
  • loaded language: 'devastating effect'
  • loaded language: 'steady drumbeat of negativity'
  • framing: America at 250 is riven with doubt and pessimism — but with glimmers of hope
  • framing: a polity deeply divided
  • framing: mostly united in its certainty

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Poll Reveals American Attitudes Ahead of 250th Anniversary

An NBC News poll shows that many Americans are pessimistic about the future of the country as it nears its 250th anniversary, with a majority believing the U.S. has already seen its best days. The survey reveals a lack of confidence in various institutions and a widespread sentiment that the 'American Dream' is harder to attain now than in the past.

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An NBC News poll shows that many Americans are pessimistic about the future of the country as it nears its 250th anniversary, with a majority believing the U.S. has already seen its best days. The survey reveals a lack of confidence in various institutions and a widespread sentiment that the 'American Dream' is harder to attain now than in the past.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 45/100
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Inflammatory language 6/100
Sentiment -50/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'bleak outlook'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'record-low number'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'pounding in the public square'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'devastating effect'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'steady drumbeat of negativity'
  • ✕ framing: America at 250 is riven with doubt and pessimism — but with glimmers of hope
  • ✕ framing: a polity deeply divided
  • ✕ framing: mostly united in its certainty
  • ✕ editorializing: The results help explain the political tumult of the past generation
  • ✕ vague attribution: politicians often seeing advantage, political leaders

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Original Headline

Poll: America at 250 is riven with doubt and pessimism — but with glimmers of hope

Neutral Headline

Poll Reveals American Attitudes Ahead of 250th Anniversary