Poll Finds Democrats Tilt Toward Socialism Over Capitalism

A CBS News/YouGov poll shows Democrats overwhelmingly favor socialism over capitalism (roughly 60% favorable vs 18% unfavorable for socialism; 32% favorable vs 50% unfavorable for capitalism). Among college-educated Dems, 71% favor socialism (16% unfavorable). Public opinion is more mixed, with capitalism still viewed more positively than socialism overall, while the rise of Democratic Socialists of America–backed candidates signals growing leftward influence ahead of the 2026 midterms.