Democracy in Danger Zone in the U.S., Claim Three-Quarters of Voters in Survey

Washington : As the United States approaches its presidential election on November 5, various newspapers and polling agencies are gauging voter sentiment. In this context, a joint survey by The New York Times and Siena College revealed that three-quarters of American voters believe democracy in the country is under threat.

According to the New York Times-Siena College survey, nearly half of all American voters feel that U.S. democracy is not effectively representing ordinary citizens. Three-quarters of the participants expressed concern that democracy is in danger. The survey analysis indicates that these views vary significantly along partisan lines, with a majority of voters agreeing that the country is plagued by corruption.

The survey analysis attributes the declining trust in the nearly 250-year-old U.S. government system to unprecedented challenges faced over the past four years. Key issues include the violent attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election results and a worsening economy. Voters are also troubled by the country’s divisive culture and geopolitical crises, feeling that the government has failed to provide basic services. Additionally, 58 percent of voters believe that fundamental changes are needed in the country’s financial and political systems.