Part 3/14:
The Public’s Appetite for Economic Populism
A key insight from recent polling data reveals a substantial desire among Americans—across all demographics—for economic populism, emphasizing income redistribution, justice, and counteracting elite dominance. An overwhelming majority of respondents support initiatives like ending corporate welfare and reallocating resources to the common people. Specifically:
Only 18% believe the current US economy is "very fair."
A large majority, regardless of age or party affiliation, recognize that the economy is unfair, particularly among younger voters who are entering the workforce and seeing stacked odds against them.