# Majority of Americans broadly reject socialist ideology even as far left surges to power

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/majority-of-americans-broadly-reject-socialist-ideology-even-as-far-left-surges-to-power/
- Published: 2026-11-04T15:38:46+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T08:37:26+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/majority-americans-broadly-reject-socialist-ideology-far-left-surges-power
- Topics: Americas, Business, Economy, Elections, Politics, World

## Key points

- Most surveyed voters viewed socialism unfavourably.
- 69% said the economy favours the wealthy.
- Two left-leaning winners defended regulated capitalism.

## Summary

A poll found that most surveyed Americans view socialism unfavourably, even as left-leaning candidates Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico won significant election victories. The results suggest that candidates can appeal to voters by criticising inequality and corporate power while supporting regulated capitalism rather than identifying as socialists.

Among 100,000 registered voters surveyed by SSRS from 19 October to 3 November 2026, 54% viewed socialism negatively and about a third positively; 57% viewed capitalism positively and 32% negatively. At the same time, 69% said the economy favours the wealthy. El-Sayed, who won Michigan’s Senate race, backed policies including Medicare for All and taxing billionaires, while describing himself as a capitalist; Talarico similarly criticised monopolies and the concentration of wealth.

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