By 3-To-2 Margin, Americans Believe U.S. Is Turning Into A ‘Socialist State’

With the sudden popularity of openly socialist candidates in recent local elections, is the U.S. turning into a socialist state? As the latest I&I/TIPP Poll shows, Americans mostly believe the country is indeed moving toward socialism, but don’t want to foot the bill for the big jump in taxpayer spending to pay for it.

The national online I&I/TIPP Poll was taken from June 29 through July 2, and kicked off by asking 1,473 voters whether they agreed or disagreed with the following question: “The U.S. is evolving into a big government socialist state.”

Overall, 48% agreed the U.S. was “evolving” toward socialism either “somewhat” (31%) or “strongly” (18%), while a full third less, 32%, disagreed either “somewhat” (17%) or “strongly” (15%). Of those remaining, a sizable 19% said they weren’t sure.

But there’s a surprising degree of agreement when it comes down to political affiliation. A majority of Republicans (57% agree, 29% disagree) see a trend toward socialism, but so do a plurality of both Democrats (42% agree, 37% disagree) and independents (47% agree, 33% disagree).