Poll watch
▪ 83% of Americans believe it is either “certainly” or “probably” true that football causes brain injuries. 76% say head injuries are a major problem for the sport. Yet among that group, 74% still identify as football fans, and 44% say football is still their favorite sport to watch.
The Washington Post/ UMass Lowell
▪ Only 28% of Americans are satisfied with the way the country is being governed, down from 33% in 2016. The rating reflects attitudes toward both Congress and the presidency.
Gallup ■
September 22, 2017 THE WEEK