So, while socialism might sound appealing to some Democrats now, they’d be wise to reconsider that stance before casting their ballots this November.
Nearly 6 in 10 Democrats view socialism positively while less than a third say the same of capitalism, according to a new CBS News/YouGov poll.
That’s an ominous sign for this fall’s midterm elections, as socialist ideas increasingly vie for mainstream prominence. Socialist health policies may promise universal access, but as patients around the world know all too well, they usually deliver long waits, doctor shortages, rationing, and hefty new tax hikes instead.
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Socialism polls better than it performs
Sally C. Pipes
So, while socialism might sound appealing to some Democrats now, they’d be wise to reconsider that stance before casting their ballots this November.
Nearly 6 in 10 Democrats view socialism positively while less than a third say the same of capitalism, according to a new CBS News/YouGov poll.
That’s an ominous sign for this fall’s midterm elections, as socialist ideas increasingly vie for mainstream prominence. Socialist health policies may promise universal access, but as patients around the world know all too well, they usually deliver long waits, doctor shortages, rationing, and hefty new tax hikes instead.
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Nothing contained in this blog is to be construed as necessarily reflecting the views of the Pacific Research Institute or as an attempt to thwart or aid the passage of any legislation.