Yale Group's Poll Shows Growing Campus Support for Socialism
A Buckley Institute survey of more than 800 undergraduates found 42% preferred socialism to capitalism, while 28% favored capitalism. The poll also reported that 22% said America deserved the 9/11 attacks, and it showed favorable views of countries including China, Cuba, and 'Palestine,' with Israel among the least favorable. The survey did not ask whether respondents were American-born, which may have affected results.
A nationwide Buckley Institute survey of more than 800 undergraduates found 42% chose socialism over capitalism, while 28% chose capitalism. The Yale-based conservative student group also reported that 22% believed the U.S. deserved the Sept. 11 attacks. Respondents rated the U.K., Germany, "Palestine," and China most favorably; Cuba drew more positive than negative views, while Israel ranked among the least favorable countries, along with Iran, Russia, and North Korea.
The survey did not record whether participants were born in the U.S., a gap that could shape results on campuses with many international students. The institute's leader said the findings suggest growing support for socialism and for suppressing speech through disruptions or violence. Gallup has found that people often view "free enterprise" more positively than "capitalism."
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