Americans are embracing socialism at record levels — as popularity tops 40% for first time since 2010: poll

Gallup polling has tracked Americans' views of socialism since 2010. According to recent data, 43 percent of Americans now say they view socialism positively, marking the highest approval rating the polling firm has recorded for the economic system. This is the first time the share of Americans with a positive view of socialism has exceeded 39 percent in Gallup's tracking over this period.

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Sep 23Only right-leaning coverage:Socialism reaches highest public approval yet: Poll
  2. Sep 24Over 40% of Americans now have a positive view of Socialism

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How each side is putting it

Left

2 viewpoints
JacobinLeft· 3d ago

According to Polls, Americans Like Socialism a Lot

TimeLean Left· 4d ago

Socialism is More Popular Than Ever in the U.S., According to Polls

Center

1 viewpoint
UPICenter· 5d ago

Poll: More than 40% of Americans have positive view of socialism

Right

7 viewpoints
New York PostLean Right· 3d ago

Americans are embracing socialism at record levels — as popularity tops 40% for first time since 2010: poll

Fox NewsRight· 4d ago

More Americans than ever now have a positive view of socialism, new poll says

American GreatnessRight· 4d ago

Poll: 43 Percent of Americans Now Hold Favorable View of Socialism

Just the NewsLean Right· 4d ago

43% of Americans hold positive view of socialism: Poll

End Time HeadlinesLean Right· 5d ago

Over 40% of Americans now have a positive view of Socialism

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