Socialism Favorability Hits Gallup Record at 43%

A Gallup poll found that 43% of Americans view socialism positively, a record since the survey began in 2010, with the increase over the past year driven largely by independents, whose favorability rose to 45%. Socialism remains less popular than capitalism, which 55% view positively, and small businesses, which retain a 95% favorable rating, but it now ranks ahead of big business. Views differ sharply by age and party: younger adults are more favorable toward socialism, Democrats’ approval stands at 65%, and Republicans’ remains below 15%. The findings arrive amid Democratic primary victories by candidates backed by democratic socialists and could shape debate over economic policy and campaign messaging in the midterms.