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Socialism's favorability hits record high in US, outpacing big business

A recent Gallup poll indicates a record high of 43% of Americans hold a positive view of socialism, a significant increase driven largely by independent voters. This trend contrasts with former President Donald Trump's anti-socialist rhetoric and advertising campaigns. Factors contributing to socialism's appeal include perceptions of equality and government assistance, particularly among younger demographics and those struggling with housing affordability, while big business ratings have declined. AI

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Socialism's favorability hits record high in US, outpacing big business

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    Americans rebel against Trump’s red-baiting, sending socialism to a record high in opinion polling

    More than four in 10 Americans quite like the sound of it, shrugging off Trump's warnings about "communism, socialism and Marxism."

  2. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    Americans rebel against Trump’s red-baiting, sending socialism to a record high in opinion polling

    More than four in 10 Americans quite like the sound of it, shrugging off Trump's warnings about "communism, socialism and Marxism."