Americans' Faith in the American Dream Reaches Record Low
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A new WSJ-NORC poll reveals that nearly 70% of Americans believe the American dream is no longer attainable, marking the highest level of pessimism in 15 years, with only 25% feeling optimistic about improving their standard of living. Despite some improvement in economic perceptions, overall confidence remains low across demographics, influencing political outlooks ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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