Poll: Hispanics often lead the way in their faith in the American Dream

By Pamela Constable and Scott Clement, Washington Post

A recent national survey by The Washington Post and the University of Virginia’s Miller Center points to some surprising findings. In many cases, Hispanic residents’ faith in the American Dream exceeds that of whites and African Americans — an optimism that contrasts sharply with the current economic status of Hispanics.

Both the hopes and struggles of Hispanics are of particular interest now as they are exercising unprecedented political clout and immigration reform is back on the table after months of being stalemated in Congress.

According to The Washington Post-Miller Center poll, 57 percent of Hispanics predict that they are more likely to move up than down in social class over the next few years, and a similar amount say they are better off than their parents were at the same age.

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