Partisans' Perceptions of What's Good About Socialism
(Net Categories of Responses)
What are one or two specific things you think are good about socialism?
Bar chart comparing partisan responses to “What are one or two specific things you think are good about socialism?” It shows the percentages of Republicans, independents and Democrats naming responses categorized under broad themes. Among Republicans, the top two themes are Basic Services/Safety Nets (12%) and Equality/Fairness (7%). Among independents, the top two themes are Basic Services/Safety Nets (27%) and Equality/Fairness (25%). Among Democrats, the top two themes are Basic Services/Safety Nets (34%) and Equality/Fairness (32%). Fifty-four percent of Republicans, 33% of independents and 11% of Democrats say there is nothing good about socialism.