Its just messed up: Most think political divisions as bad as Vietnam era, new poll shows

[DemocratSinceBirth]

Seven in 10 Americans say the nation’s political divisions are at least as big as during the Vietnam War, according to a new poll, which also finds nearly 6 in 10 saying Donald Trump’s presidency is making the U.S. political system more dysfunctional.

The Washington Post-University of Maryland poll — conducted nine months into Trump’s tumultuous presidency — reveals a starkly pessimistic view of U.S. politics, widespread distrust of the nation’s political leaders and their ability to compromise, and an erosion of pride in the way democracy works in America.

Do you think problems in America’s politics right now are similar to most periods of partisan disagreement, or do you think problems have reached a dangerous low point?

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/national/democracy-poll/?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_democracy-poll-830am-1-winner%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.ab0168020c36

[tech3149]

1. In a word, Yes

Having the Vietnam war being a defining aspect of my life course I see the same level of division.