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September 3, 2019

23565 US adults surveyed

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Generally speaking, would you consider yourself as more of an optimist or pessimist?

Conducted September 3, 2019

YouGov surveyed 23565 US adults

54%
15%
21%
10%
Generally speaking, would you consider yourself as more of an optimist or pessimist?

Conducted September 3, 2019

YouGov surveyed 23565 US adults

By:
54%
15%
21%
10%

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