Despite relentless negative coverage from the legacy media, Americans are more optimistic about where the nation is headed. That is the conclusion from the latest Rasmussen Reports survey, which shows nearly half (47%) of likely voters believe the country is headed in the right direction. That number is down slightly from the record 50% last month who said America is on the right track. This month's survey came amidst the new conflict between Israel and Iran, which may account for the slight decline.
Still, Rasmussen reports this is the highest the "right track" percentage has been in the 20-year history of the survey, and this year marks the first time that the "right track" number was greater than the "wrong track" number. This also matches recent polls that showed President Trump's job approval rising in spite of negative media coverage. "People have started to question the media, and are actually able to see past some of the fluff," says Anthony Russo, political analyst and host. "I think we're starting to see the positive results of that, and it's giving Trump in his second term a chance to actually lead the country in the way that people voted for."
Russo believes these results are a much more accurate picture of the country than the media has been trying to give us, especially in regard to Trump. "This shows the country is about 50-50," he tells KTRH. "But it allows us to at least have fair footing to make our own opinions."
"I think we've awakened to the fact that what the media overlords tell us is not always the truth, and we're allowed to have our own opinions without being punished for it."
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