Decline of Capitalism Support in the US
Support for capitalism among US voters has dropped below 50% for the first time in seven years, according to NBC News.
A recent NBC poll found that 44% of registered voters view capitalism positively, while 28% view it negatively, indicating a sharp decline from past majorities.
- Two-thirds of Republicans still back capitalism.
- 44% of independents support capitalism.
- 25% of Democrats view capitalism positively.
Among Democrats, views have flipped from slightly positive in 2024 to a 20-point net negative this year.
Younger and Hispanic voters have also grown more skeptical of capitalism, though views on socialism remain largely unchanged.
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Author's summary: Capitalism support dips in the US.