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Confidence in the American Dream falls ahead of July 4th, CBS poll shows
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· June 30, 2026
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Key points As the nation prepares to celebrate July 4th, the survey reveals that only a small percentage of Americans are very confident that the American Dream is attainable. A portion of those surveyed, 32 percent, have a level of confidence that falls somewhere in between.
A recent poll by CBS News has found that confidence in the American Dream is at a historic low. As the nation prepares to celebrate July 4th, the survey reveals that only a small percentage of Americans are very confident that the American Dream is attainable. The poll shows that about half of the respondents have limited or no confidence in achieving the American Dream.
A portion of those surveyed, 32 percent, have a level of confidence that falls somewhere in between. Further details on the poll's findings are available from CBS News, for readers in Southlake and beyond who are interested in learning more about the current state of confidence in the American Dream.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW Reading time: 1 min
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