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Do We Favor Socialism?

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Do We Favor Socialism?
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A new poll by CBS News and YouGov reveals that 60% of Democratic Party members favor socialism, while 18% view it negatively. Among college-educated Democrats, 71% support socialism, contrasting with 16% who view it unfavorably. Matt argues that this trend reflects a shift in political allegiances, with college-educated suburban voters moving from Republican to Democratic.

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