Which of the following words best describes how you are feeling about the presidential election?

Which of the following words best describes how you are feeling about the presidential election? Published on November 3, 2020 → Survey conducted on November 3, 2020 on 7504 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Optimistic

22%

Pessimistic

Anxious

36%

Relaxed

Scared

Excited

Tired

Reassured

Angry

Happy

None of these

Don't know

Optimistic

22%

Pessimistic

Anxious

36%

Relaxed

Scared

Excited

Tired

Reassured

Angry

Happy

None of these

Don't know

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