A recently reported poll shows an increase in the share of Americans who hold a positive view of socialism, according to multiple outlets across the political spectrum.
The New York Post and Just the News both cited a figure of 43% of Americans holding a positive view of socialism, with the New York Post reporting this is the first time the figure has topped 40% since 2010.
Jacobin and Time both reported that polling shows socialism growing in popularity in the United States, though neither outlet provided the specific percentage cited by the right-leaning outlets.
Newsmax, citing a McLaughlin poll, characterized the trend as voters embracing socialism and framed it as a matter of concern.
Fox News reported that more Americans than ever now hold a positive view of socialism, according to the new poll.
How each side covered it
Left
- Jacobin reported that polls show Americans like socialism a lot.
- Time reported that surveys show socialism growing in popularity in the U.S.
“Surveys Show Socialism Growing in Popularity” — Time
Right
- The New York Post cited a poll showing socialism's popularity topping 40% for the first time since 2010.
- Just the News and the New York Post both cited a specific figure of 43% holding a positive view of socialism.
- Fox News reported that more Americans than ever now have a positive view of socialism.
- Newsmax framed the trend as voters embracing socialism, describing it as a matter of danger.
“Americans are embracing socialism at record levels — as popularity tops 40% for first time since 2010: poll” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What did the new poll find about American views on socialism?
The poll found that a growing share of Americans hold a positive view of socialism, with the New York Post and Just the News both citing a figure of 43%, described as the highest level since 2010.
Who conducted the poll?
Newsmax attributed the poll to McLaughlin, though other outlets covering the same trend did not specify the pollster in the supplied material.
How did left- and right-leaning outlets differ in their coverage?
Left-leaning outlets like Jacobin and Time reported the general trend of growing socialism popularity without citing a specific percentage, while right-leaning outlets such as the New York Post and Just the News cited the 43% figure, and Newsmax framed the trend as a cause for concern.
Is there agreement among outlets on the exact percentage?
The New York Post and Just the News both cited 43%, but Jacobin, Time, and Fox News did not specify a percentage in the supplied material, so full agreement on the exact figure cannot be confirmed.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- JacobinLeft-leaningAccording to Polls, Americans Like Socialism a Lot
- TimeLeft-leaningSurveys Show Socialism Growing in Popularity
- Fox NewsRight-leaningMore Americans than ever now have a positive view of socialism, new poll says
- Just the NewsRight-leaning43% of Americans hold positive view of socialism: Poll
- New York PostRight-leaningAmericans are embracing socialism at record levels — as popularity tops 40% for first time since 2010: poll
- NewsmaxRight-leaningMcLaughlin Poll: Danger As Voters Embrace Socialism