American Patriotism: Fourth of July Brings Warnings of Our Civics Problem

A Rasmussen Reports survey released over the Fourth of July weekend finds that only 27 percent of people believe the Founding Fathers would consider the United States a success, down from 34 percent a year ago.

A stunning 53 percent now say the Founding Fathers — George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, among many — would view America as a failure.

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A Rasmussen Reports survey released over the Fourth of July weekend finds that only 27 percent of people believe the Founding Fathers would consider the United States a success, down from 34 percent a year ago.

A stunning 53 percent now say the Founding Fathers — George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, among many — would view America as a failure.