Shocking percentage of Democrats identify as 'democratic socialists' according to new poll: 'Toxic policies'

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.