Americans say the American Dream is slipping out of reach, new poll finds

Americans report declining confidence in economic mobility despite continued belief in opportunity.

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A majority of Americans now say the promise of upward mobility is harder to achieve than it was for their parents, according to a new Times/YouGov poll. Fifty-nine percent of respondents said success is less attainable today, reflecting growing concern over economic stability and opportunity. The findings show a widening g…