Poll: Democrats Hold Positive View of Socialism over Capitalism

Breitbart ^ | 16 Aug 2026 | ELIZABETH WEIBEL

[Mr. Mojo]

More than half of Democrats hold a more positive view of socialism as opposed to capitalism, according to a recent CBS News/YouGov poll.

The poll, which surveyed 2,287 adults in the United States between August 12-14, found that there is a 26-point difference between Democrats’ positive views on socialism and capitalism.

Among Democrats, 58 percent were found to have a positive view of socialism, while 32 percent have a positive view of capitalism. The poll also found that 18 percent of Democrats have a negative view of socialism, while 50 percent have a negative view of capitalism.

The poll also found that 24 percent of Democrats have “no opinion” of socialism, while 18 percent have no opinion regarding capitalism.

[Mr. Mojo]

<< Among Democrats, 58 percent were found to have a positive view of socialism, while 32 percent have a positive view of capitalism. >>

[Resolute Conservative]

Because they are stupid.

[ChuckHam]

They are brainwashed NPCs and do/say what they are told. Most of them have no clue what socialism is.

[BenLurkin]

Democrats Hold Positive View of Government over Liberty/

[Jim W N]

Of course. Democrats love gov't and socialism is gov't command and control.

Also capitalism, a Marxist term, vs. communism is a false dichotomy.

It's the free market vs. communism.

[Bon of Babble]

Because they are taught by the schools and media that socialism/communism is a fairer and more desireable system for everyone.

There are highly educated, young idiots in my own family who will argue to the death over this issue (socialism is preferable to capitalism).

They have no understanding of the ramifications of communism, as in 66+ million innocent people liquidated by the Commies in the old Soviet Union before the entire pack of lies imploded in on itself.

[PGalt]

Give them socialism. Take their stuff. Give it to indigents. Order them to STFU if they don’t like it.

[joshua c]

Its sold as a choice between economic systems

Its not

[Seruzawa]

How long til the bullets fly? This is always the result. Either civil war or mass murder.

[Seruzawa]

A majority of the younger population cannot read or write any more. Guess who the people are who think socialism is a grand idea.

[Seaplaner]

Because they are stupid.

No, my good FRiend, most are not stupid.

They are lazy, entitled, determinedly ignorant as most of their info comes from leftist-controlled classrooms and "news" (haha) and entertainment echo chambers.

This means that we need to find ways to educate Dems about the real, clear and present dangers of communism (in all its forms) in ways that they can relate to their own situations.

[ridesthemiles]

PRETTY SMALL POLL NUMBERS FOR THE POPULATION OF THE USA.

CHERRY PICKING THEIR CALLS???

[SMARTY]

Eery one of them needs a one way ticket to Cuba or N Korea

[Vision]

It's because they are overeducated and underachieved.

[bankwalker]

most people don't understand how much socialism we already have ...

it started over a century ago and grew from there ...

[bankwalker]

it is actually free enterprise vs. command economy

[dfwgator]

[Machavelli]

Or they have a death wish

[Jim W N]

free enterprise vs. command economy

The free market consists of free enterprise and communism is command and control economy so that's also a valid contrast.

I don't like the common usage of "capitalism", a Maxist term with mixed messages.

[Vaduz]

Democrats Hold Positive View of Socialism over Capitalism.

No surprise it’s what the party has always been about just the old Fabian society revived with a new name.