A new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll conducted last week (Feb. 18-22) has some fascinating snapshots which paint a complicated picture of the American mood.

Last summer, only 18 percent said the country was on the right track, but that number has doubled to 40 percent in the current poll, while 51 percent say the country is on the wrong track. At the same time, 48 percent disapprove of President Trump, while 60 percent disapprove of Congress, disapproving of each party at about the same rate too (58 percent-60 percent). By the numbers, it seems very clear that while Americans weren’t thrilled about their options for it, the country was ready for a change, and they are in equal measures fearful and hopeful about it.

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