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A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS found that about one-third of Democrats and Democratic-leaning adults now identify as democratic socialists.

The poll also found that, among Democratic-aligned adults who do not personally identify as democratic socialists, 64% would be at least OK with the Democratic Party nominating one. Democratic-socialist candidates have also recently won several Democratic congressional nominations.

Do these results suggest that democratic socialism is becoming dangerously influential within the Democratic Party, or is its growing popularity not a serious concern?

CNN article: https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/30/politics/cnn-poll-a-third-of-democrats-now-identify-as-democratic-socialists