"WSJ/NORC Poll: American Dream Slipping Away for Voters"

According to a Wall Street Journal/NORC poll, only 36% of voters believe that the American dream, the idea that hard work leads to success, still holds true, a significant decline from previous years. The survey reveals that Americans across the political spectrum are feeling economically fragile and uncertain about upward mobility. Half of the respondents believe that life in America is worse than it was 50 years ago, and half agree that the economic and political system is stacked against them. The sentiment of the American dream being out of reach is particularly strong among young adults and women. The poll also highlights a decline in optimism about the current economy, despite some improvement in ratings.