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The polling data underscores a worrisome shift in American public opinion. A Gallup poll reveals that only 54% of Americans view capitalism positively, down from 60% in 2021, while nearly 40% hold a positive view of socialism. This mindset, fueled by education and media influences, threatens the foundational principles that made the U.S. an economic powerhouse. When people are fed the false narrative that socialism is as good or better than capitalism, the consequences could be dire—especially if radical candidates like Mandani succeed in implementing their platforms.