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Democrats Favor Socialism Over Capitalism for First Time, Gallup Poll

A Gallup poll reveals only 54% of Americans favor capitalism, the lowest in 15 years, while 66% of Democrats prefer socialism, reflecting shifting economic attitudes.

  • More than two-thirds of Democrats, 66%, have a positive view of socialism, compared to only 14% of Republicans and 38% of independents according to Gallup polling.
  • Support for capitalism has reached its lowest point in 15 years, with only 54% of Americans expressing a positive view, according to a new poll by Gallup.
  • Only 42% of Democrats and 51% of independents have a positive view of capitalism, marking a decline over recent years.
  • The poll, conducted between August 1-20, involved 1,094 American adults and has a margin of error of 4%.
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Gallup broke the news in on Monday, September 8, 2025.
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