# Today's Poll Question: Will democratic socialism be the future of the Democratic party?

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Podcast: [The Smerconish Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smerconish-podcast-4474155)
Published: 2026-06-22T12:12:26+00:00
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## Resource

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Will democratic socialism be the future of the Democratic Party? New polling data reveals a dramatic shift inside the Democratic Party: favorable views of socialism have surged while support for capitalism has declined. Michael Smerconish examines the numbers highlighted by CNN’s Harry Enten, the growing influence of Democratic Socialists of America candidates, and the political rise of figures including Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Zohran Mamdani. Is this a temporary moment driven by activist energy and primary voters, or evidence of a lasting ideological realignment? Michael explores what the trend means for Democrats heading into future elections and asks listeners to make a prediction—not a value judgment—about where the party is headed next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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