As some Democratic candidates – most notably self-described democratic socialist Bernie Sanders – advocate for fundamental change to the country’s economic system, the latest Fox News poll finds an uptick in favorable views of socialism. Capitalism, however, remains far more popular. CONT. Victoria Balara, Fox News Read more »
Socialism as Popular as Capitalism Among Young Adults in U.S.
Not only is socialism’s image unchanged in the U.S. over the past decade, as reported in Gallup’s recent in-depth review of attitudes toward socialism and government power, but positive views of socialism are flat across the age spectrum. Since 2010, young adults’ positive ratings of socialism have hovered near 50%, […] Read more »
Support for More Government Inches Up, but Not for Socialism
Americans’ reaction to the term “socialism” remains more negative than positive in new Gallup polling, as solid majorities continue to view capitalism and free enterprise positively. At the same time, Americans are expressing slightly greater support for activist government across a range of measures, suggesting a more conducive climate for […] Read more »
Fractured Nation: From Impeachment to Issue Priorities, Democrats and Republicans Inhabiting Increasingly Different Worlds
Amidst the backdrop of an impeachment inquiry and the Democratic Presidential primary race, a landmark survey of 2,527 Americans released today by PRRI finds Democrats and Republicans increasingly divided on issues including immigration, health care, and impeachment heading into the 2020 election cycle. PRRI’s 10th annual 2019 American Values Survey […] Read more »
In Their Own Words: Behind Americans’ Views of ‘Socialism’ and ‘Capitalism’
For many Americans, “socialism” is a word that evokes a weakened work ethic, stifled innovation and excessive reliance on the government. For others, it represents a fairer, more generous society. Critics of socialism point to Venezuela as an example of a country where it has failed. People with positive views […] Read more »
Americans Deeply Divided by Party on Ideals of Religious and Ethnic Pluralism
A new PRRI/The Atlantic survey of American attitudes about the health of our nation’s Democratic institutions reveals that partisan divisions over racial diversity and religious pluralism have Americans split, but most are optimistic divisions can be overcome except those that are political. This survey, the latest in a series of […] Read more »