Key Points:
– Only 32% of Californians believe the American Dream still holds true.
– About 61% of Californians think the American Dream is harder to achieve in California than elsewhere in the US.
– Republicans and conservatives are more likely to doubt the California Dream.
– Pessimistic Californians still support policies to improve economic well-being.
– These perspectives will be important in the upcoming elections.
Hot Take:
Well, it seems like the Golden State isn’t shining so bright for many Californians. With income inequality on the rise and a drop in population, it’s no wonder only a third of people believe in the American Dream. But hey, at least those who have lost faith in the dream still want to support policies that could make things better. It’ll be interesting to see how these views affect the upcoming elections in California.
Original article:https://www.ppic.org/blog/is-the-american-dream-in-california-dying/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-the-american-dream-in-california-dying