SSRS

Approximately 34% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning adults identify as 'democratic socialists' per a CNN poll, with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) gaining influence. DSA-backed candidates have recently won mayoral races and congressional primaries, raising concerns about their radical policies, including abolishing ICE, defunding police, and restructuring governance.

A CNN poll found 34% of Democratic-leaning adults identify as 'democratic socialists,' with 15% of all respondents sharing this label. Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed candidates have won recent local and federal elections, and the group’s platform includes abolishing ICE, defunding police, and restructuring governance. The poll highlights that democratic socialists are predominantly young, white, and earn less than $100,000 annually.

Three-quarters of Americans believe Donald Trump is not addressing the country’s most important problems, and two-thirds think he prioritizes himself over US needs, according to a CNN poll. Trump’s approval rating is 34%, with midterms approaching where Republicans are expected to lose congressional control.