CNN Poll: A third of Democrats now identify as democratic socialists
The poll shows 34% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning adults identify as democratic socialists as the DSA says its dues-paying membership has reached 120,000.
- According to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, about a third of Democrats and Democratic-leaning Americans identify as Democratic Socialists, marking a significant shift in party composition.
- Democratic-Aligned Americans who identify as Democratic Socialists tend to be younger, with 59% under 45, and are more likely to be White at 57% compared to 49% for non-Democratic Socialists aligned with the Democratic Party.
- While both groups overwhelmingly support Democratic congressional candidates—99% of Democratic Socialists and 94% of non-Democratic Socialists—they diverge sharply on Israel aid, with 48% of Democratic Socialists favoring cuts versus 20% of others.
- Building on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's victory over Andrew Cuomo last year, Democratic Socialist candidates have secured Democratic nominations in several House races, including defeats of incumbent Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Diana DeGette.
- Despite Democratic Socialists' push for party reform, 64% of Democratic-aligned Americans who do not identify as Democratic Socialists would accept such a candidate, though 36% remain uneasy about the prospect.
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The Complete Insanity of the Democratic Socialist Agenda
After years of defending, encouraging, and catering to the most radical people in their base, it has been interesting to see some of the more old-school liberals getting worried about the craziest members of their party starting to acquire some real power.For example, here’s James Carville, who has sounded increasingly crazy himself in recent years, fretting over lunatic members of the Democratic Socialists taking over their party:Similarly, Bil…
Bill Maher warns that the Democratic Party is being ‘colonized’ by socialists, says his ‘vote is in play’
Comedian and talk show host Bill Maher doubled down on his previous comments suggesting his “vote is in play” in coming elections, as he expressed his discontent over the Democratic Party being “colonized” by radical, socialist views. During Friday night’s episode of HBO’s “Real Time,” Maher blasted the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) agenda that appears to be taking hold within the mainstream Democratic Party. “People gotta realize this …
Socialist candidates barnstorm country to grow ranks in Congress
They’re not elected to Congress yet, but the socialist candidates who won Democratic primaries earlier this year have already hit the campaign trail to stump for like-minded candidates across the country in an effort to reform the Democratic Party image. Ahead of the Aug. 4 primaries in Michigan and Missouri, candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America and progressive organizations have cross-endorsed one other, appeared at events …
Shocking percentage of Democrats identify as 'democratic socialists' according to new poll: 'Toxic policies'
Democratic socialists now make up 34% of Democrats, a CNN poll reveals. The DSA's platform calls for Medicare for All, universal rent control and eliminating the Senate.
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