Poll Americans see country as exceptional

PRINCETON, N.J., Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Americans widely agree the United States is exceptional, set apart from the rest of the world because of its history and Constitution, Gallup said Wednesday.

Seventy-three percent of U.S. residents asked share the so-called "U.S. exceptionalism" view, including 91 percent of Republicans, Gallup-USA Today survey results indicated.

Simultaneously, respondents said they tend to think the exceptional status is secure, the Princeton, N.J., polling agency reported. Three-quarters surveyed said they believe the country is exceptional said they believe the country also is at risk of losing its unique character.

Americans, by 58 percent-to-37 percent tally, said they believe President Barack Obama thinks the United States is exceptional, results indicate.

Results are based on telephone interviews with 1,019 adults conducted Dec. 10-12. The margin of error is 4 percentage points.