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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for March 12, 2019
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March 12, 2019: Thirty-four percent (34%) of voters have a favorable opinion of socialism while 58% have an unfavorable view. A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that totals include 10% with a very favorable opinion and 35% with a very unfavorable assessment.
A deeper analysis of more than 16,000 interviews found that support for socialism is highest in the mid-Atlantic states of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.[1] In those states, 42% have a favorable opinion of socialism.
Socialism is nearly as popular in the Pacific Coast states but significantly less popular in between the coasts.
Additional demographic highlights show that there is a huge generation gap on this question. A plurality of voters under 35 say they favor socialism (48% favor, 42% oppose). Among senior citizens, the numbers are 22% favorable and 68% unfavorable.
Other surveys have shown that support for the term socialism does not necessarily translate to support for socialist policies.[2][3][4] Sixty percent (60%) of voters believe socialism is a threat to America’s founding ideals of freedom, equality, and self-governance.[5]
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- ↑ ScottRasmussen.com, "Mid-Atlantic States Hottest for Socialism; Followed by Pacific States," March 11, 2019
- ↑ ScottRasmussen.com, "42% Have Favorable Opinion of Socialism, But Not Traditional Socialism," September 2, 2018
- ↑ ScottRasmussen.com, "Is Socialism a Threat to America? To Democrats? Or both?" February 21, 2019
- ↑ ScottRasmussen.com, "47% Believe Socialism Does Not Lead to Higher Taxes, More Government Control," November 12, 2018
- ↑ ScottRasmussen.com, "60% believe Socialism represents threat to American ideals," February 13, 2019
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