A few days ago, CNN released a fascinating poll on how many Americans feel that the American dream is beyond their reach. According to the poll, it's a majority now, 54 percent. The poll also reveals that 74 percent of Americans regard Congress as "out of touch" and 79 percent feel that big business has too much influence over Bush administrattion policies. The CNN write-up of the poll (see link above) includes a entertaining but informative William Schneider video segment covering these issues -- worth watching and bearing in mind as a potential harbinger as we head into the final two weeks before the midterm elections.