Why are Americans warming to socialism? Because capitalism has failed them | Arwa Mahdawi

by Eliana Willis 3 March 2020, 16:15 179 Views

The S-word is something of a red herring – what many voters want is a change from the dismal status quo

When you think about hotbeds of socialism, Texas is not the first place that comes to mind. However, according to a CBS News/YouGov poll last month, 56% of Democratic primary voters in the Lone Star state say they have a positive view of socialism while only 37% have a favourable view of capitalism. It is a similar story in California; more Democrats feel positive about socialism than about capitalism.

Does this mean the two most populous states in the US are ready to embrace revolution? No. But this poll reflects a couple of hugely important shifts in the US’s political landscape and national psyche.

Source: Elections - theguardian.com

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Why are Americans warming to socialism? Because capitalism has failed them | Arwa Mahdawi

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