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Majority of Democrats Prefer Socialism to Capitalism, New Poll Finds

Economic anxiety with clear demographic splits could reshape Democratic primaries and party messaging.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Sen. Bernie Sanders, Zohran Mamdani, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hold hands up at a "Not For Sale" rally, Image 2 shows Darializa Avila Chevalier and State Representative Claire Valdez holding copies of The Indypendent newspaper during a rally
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a 'New York is Not For Sale' rally at Forest Hills Stadium on October 26, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City. New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined forces with two of his prominent backers, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders during a rally in Queens on Sunday with less than 10 days remain until the Nov. 4 election. (Photo by Stephani Spindel/VIEWpress)

Overview

  • The CBS News/YouGov survey, conducted Aug. 12–14 and reported Sunday, found about 58 percent of Democrats view socialism positively while 32 percent view capitalism positively.
  • Across the full sample most Americans still prefer capitalism to socialism with 46 percent favorable to capitalism and 35 percent favorable to socialism.
  • Younger Democrats, college graduates and white Democrats showed the strongest pro‑socialism leanings, creating visible fault lines inside the party over its direction.
  • Large majorities of respondents said it is harder now than for the prior generation to buy a home or feel financially secure, and many called the U.S. economic system unfair.
  • Despite label differences, sizable cross‑party support exists for specific interventions such as price controls which were backed by majorities of Democrats, independents and a plurality of Republicans.