Summary
Nearly half of House Democrats voted to condemn socialism. Despite increased visibility of socialist ideas, most Americans still view socialism negatively according to polls. New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a socialist, will become a significant figure as he takes office.
Key Facts
- 86 Democrats in the House voted to condemn socialism.
- Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, was elected as New York City Mayor and will start his role in January.
- President Trump referred to Mamdani as a "communist lunatic."
- A YouGov and The Economist poll found that 33% of Americans have a favorable view of socialism.
- 44% of Americans have an unfavorable view of socialism according to the same poll.
- An NBC News poll showed 18% view socialism positively while 49% view it negatively.
- A Gallup poll found that 66% of Democrats, 38% of independents, and 14% of Republicans view socialism positively.
- Socialist leaders like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have gained prominence in recent years.
