A poll on American exceptionalism
Gallup has a new poll out gaging American attitudes toward exceptionalism:
There are some other interesting data points as well:
Three-quarters of those who believe the U.S. is exceptional (62% of all Americans) also believe the U.S. is currently at risk of losing its unique character.The poll does not delve into possible reasons why Americans think the United States' stature is at risk....
One of the extensions of the belief in American exceptionalism is the notion that, because of its status, the United States has an obligation to be the leading nation in world affairs. Americans generally endorse this position, as 66% say the United States has "a special responsibility to be the leading nation in world affairs." Republicans, Democrats, and independents generally agree, with fairly modest differences among party supporters.
