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Crucial swing voters troubled by DSA, new poll shows: ‘Souring on socialism’

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King, R. (2026, October 26). Crucial swing voters troubled by DSA, new poll shows: ‘Souring on socialism’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/26/us-news/crucial-swing-voters-troubled-by-dsa-new-poll-shows-souring-on-socialism/

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A new poll by Americans for Prosperity indicates that swing voters in key states have become more unfavorable towards the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), with 56% now holding negative views compared to 50% in September. The survey also found that nearly 82% of respondents prefer personal freedom and free markets over government control, suggesting a shift away from socialist-leaning policies. Conducted among approximately 9,000 to 10,200 people across eight states crucial for the midterms, the poll highlights growing concerns about the influence of the far left within the Democratic Party.

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As of October 26, 2026, a new poll by Americans for Prosperity (AFP) shows that 56% of swing voters now have an unfavorable view of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), up from 50% in September. The same poll indicates that nearly 60% believe the Democratic Party is controlled by the far left, also a rise from 50% in the previous month. This trend suggests growing concern among swing voters about the influence of the far left on key issues like inflation and gas prices. Katelyn Bledsoe, an AFP spokeswoman, stated that this shift presents an opportunity for Republican candidates who offer plans to reduce costs. The poll was conducted ahead of the November 3 midterms, with AFP emphasizing that swing voters are increasingly favoring personal freedom and free markets over government control.

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Crucial US swing voters have become increasingly troubled by the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America and the far-left in general — a major warning sign for Dems ahead of the midterms, a new poll shows.

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Crucial US swing voters have become increasingly troubled by the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America and the far-left in general — a major warning sign for Dems ahead of the midterms, a new poll shows. asserted

poll → trouble → midterms

When asked about their views of the DSA, 56% of respondents indicated they had an unfavorable view, up from 50% in September, according to Americans for Prosperity’s latest “Americans Unscripted” report. uncertain

they → ask → report

Nearly 60% also felt the Democratic Party was controlled by the far left, again up from 50% in September, and 82% indicated they favor personal freedom and free markets over government control. asserted

they → feel → control

“Swing voters are souring on socialism — and fast,” AFP spokeswoman Katelyn Bledsoe told The Post. asserted

Bledsoe → sour → Post

“That’s a real opening for Republicans, and the candidates who show voters a credible plan to bring their costs down are in the strongest position on November 3.” asserted

who → ’ → November

Americans for Prosperity, a libertarian-leaning policy advocacy group associated with the billionaire Koch brothers, has been leaning on its network of organizers across the country to get a pulse check. asserted

Americans → lean → check

The question about the DSA was asked to about 9,000 to 10,200 people in eight states: Alaska, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio and Wisconsin. asserted

question → ask → states

Critically, the trend from September to October indicates that swing voters who will be deciding key races are increasingly turning on the far left. asserted

who → indicate → left

“Nothing is free,” a man named Michael from Holland, Mich., told an Americans for Prosperity volunteer, according to the report. uncertain

man → name → report

Strikingly, 45% of respondents sampled indicated they trusted Democrats more on cost of living issues, compared to 36% who said Republicans and 18% who said neither. asserted

who → sample → neither

That marks a turnaround from August, when Republicans had a 44% to 39% edge over Democrats. asserted

Republicans → mark → Democrats

Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. asserted

Report → start → news

A myriad of polls have consistently shown that cost of living concerns are top of mind for voters heading into the midterms, including gas prices and inflation. “Inflation and fuel costs are squeezing my business,” said Nick, a contractor in New Hampshire, to AFP. asserted

Nick → show → AFP

AFP’s latest “America Unscripted” report included conversations with 81,673 voters from Oct. 1–16 in those eight states. asserted

report → include → states

Republicans are widely seen as the underdogs in the battle for control of the House of Representatives and increasingly the Senate as well, according to top forecasters. uncertain

Republicans → see → forecasters

Crucial swing voters troubled by DSA, new poll shows: ‘Souring on socialism’

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