Beyond the American Dream: Those Amazing Americans!

David Azerrad / June 12, 2011

“That core idea of America—that if you work hard, if you do right, if you’re responsible, that you can lead a better life and most importantly pass on a better life to your kids—that American Dream feels like it’s getting further and further out of reach.”

Who said this last week to justify his decision to run for President?

Was it Herman Cain, who pitched himself as the “American Dream” candidate? Or was it Tim Pawlenty, who kicked off his campaign last month with a promise “to keep the American Dream alive”? Or was it perhaps Mitt Romney, who blames President Obama’s policies for “smothering the American Dream”? (more…)