Patriotism in America is fracturing along political fault lines, with a new poll exposing a chasm between Republicans and Democrats. A National Research Inc. survey reveals that 91% of Republicans proudly claim the patriot label, while only 50% of Democrats do the same, as the New York Post reports. This stark divide signals a deeper crisis in national unity that demands attention.
The survey, conducted by a GOP-affiliated firm in New Jersey, polled 1,000 registered voters from June 21-23, showing a clear partisan split in national pride. Among 2024 voters, 90% of Trump supporters embraced patriotism, compared to just 55% of Kamala Harris backers. Conservatives (87%) far outpaced liberals (51%) in self-identifying as patriots, highlighting ideology’s role in shaping allegiance.
Gallup’s parallel poll paints an even bleaker picture, with only 58% of Americans expressing extreme or very high pride in their country. This marks a nine-point drop from the prior year, the lowest this century. The data suggests a nation drifting apart, with political tribes retreating to opposing corners.
Democrats’ pride has cratered, with just 36% saying they’re extremely or very proud to be American, per Gallup’s June 2-19 survey. That’s a steep fall from 62% the previous year, a collapse that raises eyebrows. Progressives seem increasingly detached from the nation’s core identity, a trend that invites scrutiny.
Adam Geller, a pollster, called the findings “sobering” and “a little breathtaking.” He argued for a country where pride endures regardless of who’s in the White House. But when half the left shuns patriotism, one wonders if woke ideology has eroded their sense of shared values.
Geller also admitted confusion over why only 50% of the left feels proud of America. “What is going on in our country right now?” he asked, probing for answers. Perhaps the progressive obsession with America’s flaws has blinded them to its strengths.
Republicans, by contrast, are steadfast, with 92% expressing high pride, up seven points from last year. Their consistency reflects a worldview that cherishes tradition and national exceptionalism. The left’s drift only sharpens this contrast, exposing a cultural divide that’s hard to ignore.
Independents aren’t immune, with 53% reporting extreme or very proud feelings, down seven points. This erosion among unaffiliated voters suggests the malaise isn’t confined to Democrats. A nation losing its middle ground risks fraying at the seams.
Sen. John Fetterman, a Democrat, lamented that only 36% of his party feels proud to live in “the greatest country in the world.” He called it “just wrong” and vowed to stay “unapologetically grateful” for America. Yet his party’s rank-and-file seem to disagree, leaving patriots like him outliers.
Generational differences further complicate the picture, with Gen Z showing the least pride at 41%, per Gallup. Millennials (58%), Gen X (71%), and Baby Boomers (75%) express greater attachment, but the youth’s apathy is telling. Indoctrination in progressive echo chambers may be sapping their love for the country.
Back in 2001, Gallup found 87% of adults were very proud, surging to 91% after 9/11 united the nation. Those days of shared purpose feel distant now. Today’s polarization, fueled by partisan media and academic revisionism, has fractured that unity.
Geller insisted Americans should rally around shared values, even if they dislike the president. “We need to have a country where you’re still proud to be an American,” he said. But with Democrats’ pride in freefall, that vision seems like wishful thinking.
The polls’ margins of error -- ±3.1 for National Research, ±4.0 for Gallup -- confirm the trends are no fluke. Patriotism is becoming a partisan litmus test, with Republicans waving the flag and Democrats hesitating. This divide isn’t just statistical; it’s a cultural earthquake.
What drives the left’s reluctance to embrace patriotism? Is it guilt over historical sins, amplified by woke curricula, or disdain for a nation they see as flawed? The answer matters because a house divided cannot stand.
America’s future hinges on rediscovering common ground, but the left’s patriotism gap makes that tough. Republicans and conservatives remain anchored in pride, while Democrats and liberals drift toward ambivalence. If this trend persists, the nation’s soul could be at stake.
