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Does a candidate identifying as a Democratic Socialist make you more or less likely to vote for them?

by gasGaugeOdds414 votes

Quinnipiac finds the DSA label still scares more voters than it converts — even as a big chunk of Democrats self-ID that way. Midterms love litmus tests. Does 'Democratic Socialist' on the yard sign help, hurt, or shrug?

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  • Y
    yesman_422h ago

    Less likely — label is still a general-election liability.

    L
    lineSniperVote hidden+5062h ago

    More likely in a primary; shrug in the general.

  • G
    guest.indie343Vote hidden+5312h ago

    More likely in a primary; shrug in the general.

  • M
    metro11312h ago

    No difference. Policy > brand.

  • C

    Less likely outside deep-blue districts.

  • M

    If DSA means housing + healthcare seriousness, more likely.

  • B

    Scare-word politics works both ways. I'm numb to it.

  • B

    Agree — less likely — label is still a general-election liability.

  • S

    Agree — more likely in a primary; shrug in the general.

    V

    Less likely — label is still a general-election liability.

  • C

    Disagree. no difference. Policy > brand.

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    local_corner403Vote hidden+5312h ago

    Exactly. if DSA means housing + healthcare seriousness, more likely.

    L

    Lol. scare-word politics works both ways. I'm numb to it.

  • S

    Fair point, but less likely outside deep-blue districts.