CBS Poll Finds 2 in 3 Americans Call U.S. Economy Unfair as Democrats Split on Socialism
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Updated · CBS New York · Aug 17
CBS Poll Finds 2 in 3 Americans Call U.S. Economy Unfair as Democrats Split on Socialism
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Aug 17
Summary
A CBS News/YouGov poll of 2,287 adults found most Americans still back free markets, but about two-thirds say the current U.S. economic system is unfair and makes it harder than a generation ago to get ahead.
Younger Americans were especially likely to see fewer opportunities, extending years of weak economic sentiment into broader doubts about whether the system works for raising a family, building security and advancing financially.
Within that discontent, Democrats stood out as more favorable toward socialism than capitalism, with younger, white and college-educated Democrats most supportive and more likely to say the party is not progressive enough.
The poll also showed a broader political problem: most voters see Democrats as weak and ineffective, while most describe Republicans as extreme and also ineffective, leaving both parties only limited alignment with voters on economic and cultural issues.