More Democrats believe socialism is better than capitalism, a pre-election poll from the Economist/YouGov found.
\n\nThe survey asked respondents to identify what they believe is a better economic system, capitalism or socialism. Across the board, a slight majority, 51 percent, said capitalism is a better economic system, compared to 20 percent who said socialism.
\n\nOpinions vary drastically on party lines, as 79 percent of Republicans say capitalism is better, compared to five percent who said socialism. A plurality of independents, 44 percent, preferred capitalism over the 21 percent who said socialism. However, thirty-eight percent of Democrats said they prefer socialism, compared to 25 percent who said capitalism. Another 38 percent said they are “not sure.”
\n\nUnsurprisingly, among those who identify as “liberal,” a plurality, 45 percent, chose socialism as the preferred economic system, while only 24 percent said capitalism.
\n\nThe survey, taken October 23-26 among 1,440 respondents, comes as Democrats continue to deal with an internal war between “moderate” Democrats and those who openly identify as socialist, including members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), some of whom are on the ballot.
\n\nOne of the top ticket races in Florida, for example, features DSA member Angie Nixon, who has…
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