Socialism’s Favorability Falls Ahead of Midterm ElectionsGOP Attacks Coincide With Drop in Socialism’s FavorabilityVoters Reject Socialism as Democrats Face Midterm Test
A poll found 52% of registered voters viewed socialism unfavorably and 25% favorably in October, as candidates aligned with democratic socialism compete in congressional races ahead of the midterms.As Republicans make socialism a campaign target, a poll found the ideology’s favorability fell among voters ahead of the midterms, even as another survey found half would vote for a democratic socialist.A poll found 52% of registered voters viewed socialism unfavorably, giving the ideology a minus-27-point net rating as democratic socialist-aligned candidates seek congressional seats.