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46% of young adults view democratic socialism favorably

8/13/2026

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A CNBC Generation Lab poll found 46% of 18-34-year-olds view democratic socialism favorably while 23% view it unfavorably.
45% rate the economy bad while 27% say it’s really bad.
2% claim the economy couldn’t be better.
50% expect the economy to worsen while 22% anticipate improvement.
Housing (45%) and job security (39%) were top worries, prompting 47% to postpone vacations, 30% to delay home buying, and 28% to skip healthcare.

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Story summary

A CNBC Generation Lab poll found 46% of 18-34-year-olds view democratic socialism favorably while 23% view it unfavorably.
45% rate the economy bad while 27% say it’s really bad.
2% claim the economy couldn’t be better.
50% expect the economy to worsen while 22% anticipate improvement.
Housing (45%) and job security (39%) were top worries, prompting 47% to postpone vacations, 30% to delay home buying, and 28% to skip healthcare.