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New CNBC Generation Lab poll shows almost half of 18- to 34-year-olds see democratic socialism positively
Friday, August 14, 2026
A CNBC Generation Lab poll found that 48% of respondents aged 18 to 34 view democratic socialism positively, while 79% hold a negative view of the U.S. economy. The poll surveyed young adults' economic attitudes and political ideology preferences. CNBC did not disclose the poll's sample size, margin of error, or survey methodology in the available reporting.
