Cheer Up, America!

Americans are gloomy these days. When asked by pollsters whether the country is on the right or wrong track—a widely watched barometer of the public mood—a majority have been saying “wrong track” for almost five years in a row. Some 60% think we are in decline, and nearly 70% believe that we have a leadership crisis.

I confess that I often wake up discouraged, too. But rather than wallow in national self-doubt, it helps to remember just how many mountains we have climbed already and how many strengths we still have. A little cheering up will lighten spirits and fortify us for the tough journey ahead.

by David Gergen

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