Americans Sour on Socialism Before Midterms
Summary
An October Harvard CAPS/Harris poll found that 52 percent of registered voters viewed socialism unfavorably, while 25 percent viewed it favorably. The poll’s findings came as Republicans attacked Democratic candidates over socialism ahead of the midterm elections; political scientists said the messaging may have contributed to the decline, but voters weigh other factors in races.Key Facts
- The poll surveyed 2,700 registered voters from October 24 to 26 and had a margin of error of plus or minus 1.9 percentage points.
- Socialism’s net favorability rating was minus 27 points, its lowest reading since August, according to the article.
- In August, 26 percent viewed socialism favorably and 48 percent unfavorably; in September, the figures were 29 percent and 47 percent.
- Democratic Socialists of America-aligned candidates are running for Congress after primary victories this year.
- The article says Zohran Mamdani was elected New York City mayor a year ago and that candidates he endorsed won three New York congressional primaries in June.
- President Donald Trump and other Republicans described Democrats as communists at a party midterm convention in Dallas in September.
- Political scientists interviewed by Newsweek said Republican attacks may have affected views of socialism and could influence some races, but other considerations also shape election outcomes.
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