48% of Young Americans View Socialism Favorably as Michigan Students Split Over Its Meaning
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 25
48% of Young Americans View Socialism Favorably as Michigan Students Split Over Its Meaning
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 25
Summary
More than a dozen University of Michigan students gave sharply different definitions of socialism to Fox News Digital, ranging from a stronger safety net and subsidized health care to government or worker ownership of industry.
At least a dozen other students declined on-camera interviews because they said they did not know enough about socialism, and several who did speak said their generation often embraces an idealized version without understanding its scope.
The confusion comes as socialism polls better with younger Americans: a recent Fox News poll found 48% of people ages 18 to 34 viewed it favorably, versus 32% of Americans overall.
Michigan gives the debate added political weight, with Republicans trying to tie Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed to socialism in a closely watched race that could help decide control of Congress.