So THIS is the attitude of America, based on political party affiliation:

Repubs – Optimists

Independents – In between

Dems – Pessimists

Goes to SHOW that Democrats live in their own world of anger, hate, depression, and hopelessness

https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/umich-sentiment-survey-jumps-most-2016-inflation-expectations-dip

(consumer sentiment)