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Americans' embrace of socialism reaches record high

Trend lines between 2010 to 2026 showing the share of Americans who say they feel positively about capitalism and socialism. The trend for capitalism starts at 61% and falls to 55%, while the trend for socialism starts at 36% and climbs to 43%.

Share of Americans who say they feel positively about <b style="color: #6533ff">capitalism</b> and <b style="color: #ff4e1f">socialism</b>

Data: Gallup; Chart: Neal Rothschild/Axios

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2024 will be an election year like no other, as President Biden seeks re-election amid economic uncertainty, two wars and questions about his age. His likely foe, former President Trump, faces felony charges and vows revenge on his political enemies. Meanwhile, Americans generally are dissatisfied with those choices and are divided over immigration, race, education and more.

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