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CNN Poll: A third of Democrats now identify as democratic socialists
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Key Points:
- About one-third of Democrats and Democratic-leaning adults identify as democratic socialists, according to a new CNN poll, reflecting growing momentum for this wing within the party.
- Democratic socialists have recently won key nominations and elections, including victories over incumbents in New York and Colorado, and are leading in critical primaries like Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race.
- They tend to favor significant party reforms, support younger leadership, and advocate for shifting the party further left on policy issues compared to other Democrats.
- Democratic socialists differ notably on US aid to Israel, with nearly half supporting candidates who favor cutting aid, contrasting with lower support among non-democratic socialists.
- While enthusiasm for democratic socialist candidates is highest among their own supporters, a majority of other Democratic-aligned adults are at least comfortable with the party nominating such candidates.
