US Democrats Embrace Capitalism Ahead of Midterms
Democratic candidates in tight midterm races are actively declaring themselves capitalists to counter Republican accusations of socialism. Dozens of candidates signed anti-socialism pledges to protect their standing among swing voters.
Dozens of Democratic congressional candidates in competitive midterm races are publicly declaring themselves capitalists, pushing back against Republican accusations of socialism ahead of November. The strategy highlights growing anxiety among party leaders that right-wing messaging could sway critical swing voters on the margin. Recent polls show registered voters favoring Democrats 43% to 35% in the congressional ballot.
Sixty national, state, and local candidates have signed a formal pledge declaring support for market-based economies. This represents an extraordinary shift in the United States, where major party contenders have rarely felt compelled to explicitly defend capitalism on the campaign trail.
