Shocking percentage of Democrats identify as 'democratic socialists' according to new poll: 'Toxic policies'
Approximately one-third of Democrats and Democratic-leaning adults now identify as "democratic socialists," a shocking CNN poll revealed, as once-fringe groups like the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are now gaining huge influence on the national scene.Polling data shared with Fox News Digital revealed that 34% of CNN poll respondents who lean Democrat said they think of themselves as democratic socialists. In total, 15% of all poll respondents said they identify as democratic socialists.Democratic-aligned respondents who identify as democratic socialists were primarily young White Americans, according to CNN.
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A recent CNN poll found that about one‑third of Democrats and Democratic‑leaning voters say they are democratic socialists. This means roughly 34% of those who lean Democrat identify with the term. Overall, 15% of all people polled said they identify as democratic socialists. The poll notes that many of these respondents are young white Americans.
Why it matters
This shift shows a growing left‑leaning wing within the Democratic Party, which could influence future policy debates. Voters and politicians may need to address these changing views.
- What does 'democratic socialist' mean?
- It describes people who support democracy combined with policies that aim for greater economic equality, such as stronger social programs or public ownership of key industries.
- Why is the poll result described as shocking?
- Because the share of Democrats calling themselves democratic socialists is much higher than in past surveys, indicating a rapid change in party identity.
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