cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/35882926

By AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX
Updated 11:08 AM EDT, September 8, 2025

Capitalism’s image has slipped with U.S. adults overall since 2021, the survey finds, and the results show a gradual but persistent shift in Democrats’ support for the two ideologies over the past 15 years, with socialism rising as capitalism falls. The shifts underscore deep divisions within the party about whether open support for socialism will hurt Democrats’ ability to reach moderates or galvanize greater support from people who are concerned about issues like the cost of living.

…But Democrats under 50 are much less likely to view capitalism favorably, while the opinions of Democrats ages 50 and older haven’t shifted meaningfully, according to Gallup.

  • mriswith@lemmy.world
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    6 days ago

    Just look at the people in charge of the Democratic party. Especially the ones who are planning to die in office to leave behind a legacy.

    They’re just conservatives in sheep’s clothing. They’ve done the bare minimum to seem left leaning, but they’re currently clinging to power and are refusing anyone with “socialist” views to get any power. They’ve been blocking Bernie for over a decade, they’re making sure AOC doesn’t make big tweets that would overshadow their Newsom puppet, the DNC changed their rules to prevent new blood, etc.