After months of intense election coverage, many Americans are stepping back from political news, citing mental exhaustion and a desire for balance. According to a new Associated Press-NORC poll, about two-thirds of adults say they've recently felt the need to limit media consumption on politics and government.
"People are mentally exhausted," said Ziad Aunallah, a 45-year-old Democrat from San Diego. "Everyone knows what is coming, and we are just taking some time off."
