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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for March 12, 2019

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By Scott Rasmussen

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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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