(the) aspiration paradox

A voting problem. 

See: 

• https://politicalmusingsofkayleen.blogspot.com/2023/03/the-aspiration-paradox.html 
• https://gnwmythrsglossary.blogspot.com/2023/03/attraction-to-elitism.html 
  

Also, this post includes the following:  

• “That’s the problem with the American Dream - it makes everyone concerned for the day they’re gonna be rich.” Character President Bartlett, TV series “The West Wing“, Season 3, Episode 4 – Ways and Means (at 38:57).