Rasmussen typically trends as a Republican polling outfit, for what it is worth...Many seem to be revising significant beliefs and adopting new self-understandings.
"Ever since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, many Americans have believed that the events of that horrible day changed the United States forever."
"In the immediate aftermath, 57% thought the nation had changed for the better. That number actually grew to 61% by January 2002. Now, half a decade later, just 21% of American adults hold that optimistic view. Fifty-four percent (54%) say the changes have been for the worse.
Three years ago, 67% of all Americans believed the world would be a better place if other countries were more like our own. Today, that number has fallen to 51%.
Early in 2002, 61% thought the country was safer than it was before 9/11 (about the same as believed that a year ago). Today, that number has fallen to 36%."
Today, 41% of Americans believe that the U.S. and its allies are winning the War on Terror. Two years ago, more than 50% held that view.
"The increasing pessimism has caused Americans to revise their assessment of the way that President Bush responded to the terrorist attacks. Today, just 42% rate his performance as good or excellent. That?s down from 51% a year ago and 56% two years ago."
"Almost a third, 32%, now say the President?s response was poor."
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