Poll: Majority of Democrats Prefer Socialism to Capitalism

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : Unsurprisingly, Republicans are bigger fans of capitalism, with 67 percent viewing it favorably.
57% : In February 2020, 50 percent of Democrats still liked capitalism, and just 40 percent supported socialism.
57% : "That bill would provide for government-funded programs such as tuition-free pre-K and community college, as well as the expansion of Medicare, which Sanders ultimately would like to be changed to a universal socialized health care system."
53% : "The trend toward socialism among Democrats comes at a time when members of Congress such as self-described democratic socialists Rep. Alexandria-Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., have had a growing influence on Democratic politics," Fox News reported.
48% : At least 44 percent of Democrats view capitalism unfavorably.
46% : According to the poll, which was conducted on August 7-10, 59 percent of registered Democrats have a "positive view of socialism" compared to 49 percent who feel the same way about capitalism.
45% : A mere eight percent of Republicans express fondness for socialism.
44% : Socialism has gained more support from Democrats since the last time Fox News polled on the topic.
43% : Only 31 percent think socialism is better left in the history books.

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