Survey Shows Favorable View of Socialism Among Democrats
A recent Economist/YouGov survey reveals that many Democrats hold a positive perspective on socialism. This survey was conducted after Zoran Mamdani, New York City’s newly elected socialist Muslim mayor, took office. Respondents were asked if they viewed socialism favorably or unfavorably.
Overall, 44% of participants expressed an unfavorable opinion, while 33% said they viewed it favorably. The remaining 23% were uncertain.
Party affiliations significantly influenced opinions. Approximately 70% of Republicans viewed socialism negatively, with only 13% expressing a favorable opinion. Independents also leaned negative, with 44% indicating an unfavorable view and 27% a favorable one.
In contrast, 62% of Democrats reported a favorable view of socialism. Among them, 16% described their view as “very” favorable, while 47% considered it “somewhat” favorable. Just 16% of Democrats held a negative opinion, with 22% unsure.
Interestingly, 61% of voters who backed Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election supported socialism. Conversely, only 13% of those who voted for President Donald Trump held a favorable view, while a significant 75% were opposed.
The survey took place from November 7 to 10, 2025, with 1,663 respondents, and it carries a margin of error of ±3.5 percentage points. These findings reflect the Democratic Party’s recent shift toward more radical ideologies, especially highlighted during the government’s longest shutdown in U.S. history.
During this period, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) remarked, “This is not your father’s party. It’s not. They’re full-on Marxists.” He emphasized concerns about how the current leadership diverges from traditional party values.
Additionally, New Yorkers recently elected Mamdani, who has suggested the notion of establishing a municipal grocery store. Following his win, Trump asserted, “The decision facing all Americans could not be clearer after last night’s results. We have no choice but to choose between communism and common sense.”
Trump reflected on past failures of communism, stating, “So, look back at 1,000 years. [Communism] isn’t working.” He contrasted this with his view of America’s economic progress, labeling it an “economic miracle.”
