"Hard work" gap is largest by ideology

Percent of respondents who agree with the statement, "If I work hard, I will get ahead in life."

The Argument's survey of 1,519 registered voters was fielded nationally between Mar. 12-17, 2026. The margin of error is plus or minus 2.7 percentage points.
Chart: Kobe Yank-Jacobs/The ArgumentSource: The Argument