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Socialism's Surprising Popularity in the Democratic Party | Salt Lake City News
A new poll reveals that 58% of Democrats now view socialism favorably, compared to just 32% for capitalism — fueling a growing rift within the party as democratic socialist candidates gain traction while top Dems like Hakeem Jeffries distance themselves from key policies like Medicare for All. Republicans are seizing on the divide, painting progressives as radicals, while even longtime liberals like Bill Maher question whether some left-wing positions have gone too far. AOC admits she’d use different language today, acknowledging that pandemic-era urgency led to bold ideas — but experience…
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