CNN poll: one-third of Dems identify as Democratic Socialists
Across the nation, Democratic Socialists are seeing new momentum at the polls. Roughly a third of Democrats and left-leaning adults now identify as Democratic Socialists, CNN found. Ever since Zohran Mamdani became the mayor of New York City, more candidates describe themselves as socialists, including Diana DeGette in Colorado. Upcoming primaries will test whether the trend will swell beyond Democrat strongholds into states like Wisconsin. The poll showed that, compared to the average Democrat, Democratic Socialists are younger, more likely to be white, more motivated to vote, more positive toward the Democrats, and more negative toward the Republicans. They earn less, argue for deeper reforms, and strongly believe the U.S. shouldn’t support Israel. Oddly enough, non-Democratic Socialists are comfortable with the idea of socialist candidates holding office.