Socialists are winning Democratic primaries. But are they winning over Americans? On paper, many love socialist economic policies but hate the word "socialism." At the same time, they're losing faith in "capitalism," but they still love the "free market." If your head is spinning, you’re not alone. The political debate over economics has become as much about language as policy.
Yes, socialism is gaining ground. Younger voters support it, and it’s gained more footing with Democrats. Voters under 35 prefer socialism to capitalism by 18 points, according to CNBC’s All-America poll.
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