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Six months into President Biden's administration, Americans are less apprehensive about the year than they were at the start of it.

They think the battle against the pandemic is going somewhat well, though that's tempered now by concern about the Delta variant. Most say their finances are okay, and most parents think the tax credit will help. On the personal front, Biden gets positive marks, particularly for his handling of the pandemic and how he handles himself.

But issues clearly loom. People are feeling the effects of inflation. And as vaccination rates stall, despite the administration's push, the remaining unvaccinated look more and more immovable in their decision -- and even more politicized.