A new survey indicates that democratic socialism is becoming increasingly mainstream within the Democratic Party, with more than half of Democrat voters expressing preference for socialist-aligned leaders over traditional party figures.
A new Gallup poll shows declining support for capitalism in the United States, especially among Democrats and younger Americans, as socialism continues to gain traction. The shift in public opinion follows the rise of socialist figures like Zohran Mamdani, who recently won New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) issued a sharp warning during an appearance on Fox News’ Hannity, stating that if socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor of New York City, the city will face a dramatic increase in violent crime. Cruz tied Mamdani’s anti-police platform to broader Democratic policies that he says embolden criminals and endanger American cities.
Minnesota State Senator and socialist mayoral contender Omar Fateh ignited controversy in a 2023 debate on illegal immigrant driver’s licenses when he publicly labeled Republican lawmakers as “terrorists.” The confrontation followed GOP Senator Glenn Gruenhagen’s invocation of post-9/11 security concerns to justify prohibiting undocumented immigrants from receiving state IDs.
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani identified as both “Black or African American” and “Asian” on his 2009 Columbia University application, according to leaked data from a massive Columbia admissions breach. The revelation raises fresh questions about identity politics and racial self-identification in elite college admissions.
Karina Lipsman, a Republican congressional candidate and Soviet refugee, voiced alarm over New York City’s growing support for a self-proclaimed socialist mayoral candidate, calling it “scary” but not surprising. Speaking on Breitbart News Daily, Lipsman warned that the normalization of socialist ideologies among younger voters threatens America’s foundational liberties.
Bernie Sanders admits he cannot explain how people will find purpose in a post-work socialist system, exposing a key gap in his policy vision amid rising automation.
