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Majority of NC Voters Back Capitalism Over Socialism in Latest Civitas Poll
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RALEIGH A clear majority of North Carolina voters support capitalism over socialism, according to results of the June Civitas Poll released Thursday by the John Locke Foundation. Some 57% of likely general election voters say their beliefs align more with capitalism than socialism. Just 28% prefer socialism, with 15% saying they are unsure.
Fifty-eight percent of voters say capitalism leads to greater innovation and progress than socialism (18%) with 23% unsure. Democrats are split on capitalism and socialism, and over half of Democrats say they are more personally aligned with socialism, while 86% of Republicans and 61% of Unaffiliated voters say they align more with capitalism.
Sixty-six percent of likely voters say capitalism is more aligned with the American Dream.
When asked if individuals or government should have greater control of the economy, a strong 63% majority said individuals, while 27% thought the government should have more economic control.
"We are at another crossroads in our nation's economic conversation, as variations of socialism continue to be discussed by the Left, and some conservatives are beginning to argue that government should have a greater role in the economy", said John Locke Foundation President, Donald Bryson. These results indicate that many North Carolina voters - in a key swing state - believe in the power of markets and individual controls drivers for economic progress and the pursuit of the American Dream. Not every societal ill needs a government solution, and voters see that."
More than half of those surveyed - 53% - have heard of the movement to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in business and investing. Voters are split with roughly 33% approving of the movement, 31% disapproving and 36% saying they are unsure.
Voters become more hesitant on ESG when the situation becomes personal. Just 26% said retirement fund managers should incorporate ESG into their decisions, with 35% preferring those managers stick to financial factors. Meanwhile, almost 50% of those surveyed said their employers should not take a public stand on social issues that are politically controversial. Just 36% wanted employers to take part in those political controversies.
The poll also asked voters whether they approve of the job three members of the Council of State are doing in their current roles. All three are declared candidates in the 2024 North Carolina governor's race.
About 34% approve of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's (R) job performance, while 24% disapprove. The rest of those polled neither approve nor disapprove, or they are unsure.
About 27% of voters endorse Attorney General Josh Stein's (D) performance, with 18% disapproving. More than half of those surveyed selected the "neither" or "unsure" options.
Roughly 70% made no choice about the job performance of Treasurer Dale Folwell (R), who will face Robinson in next year's primary election. Among those who registered an opinion, 18% approved of Folwell's performance, while 12% disapproved.
Likely voters lean R+4 on the generic state legislative ballot and a slightly narrower 3-point edge on the Congressional ballot, despite Gov. Roy Cooper's very slight up-tick in his approval rating (+2% since last polled) at 47%. Half of the state's voters strongly disapprove of President Joe Biden, including 50% of Unaffiliated voters.
"These poll results show that President Joe Biden is facing significant disapproval across the Tarheel State, with half of the voters, including an astounding 50% of Unaffiliated voters, expressing strong disapproval of his administration. Telling numbers," Bryson continued.
This statewide survey was conducted June 18-19, 2023 with 600 likely 2024 general election voters. It has a margin of error of ±3.99%. Known registered voters were interviewed via live phone, SMS, and email invitation. This survey was weighted to a likely 2024 general election voter universe.
For additional media inquiries or to schedule an interview:
Contact: Mitch Kokai
Senior Political Analyst
John Locke Foundation
Email: mkokai@lockehq.org
Phone: 919-306-8736
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RALEIGH A clear majority of North Carolina voters support capitalism over socialism, according to results of the June Civitas Poll released Thursday by the John Locke Foundation. Some 57% of likely general election voters say their beliefs align more with capitalism than socialism. Just 28% prefer socialism, with 15% saying they are unsure.
Fifty-eight percent of voters say capitalism leads to greater innovation and progress than socialism (18%) with 23% unsure. Democrats are split on capitalism and socialism, and over half of Democrats say they are more personally aligned with socialism, while 86% of Republicans and 61% of Unaffiliated voters say they align more with capitalism.
Sixty-six percent of likely voters say capitalism is more aligned with the American Dream.
When asked if individuals or government should have greater control of the economy, a strong 63% majority said individuals, while 27% thought the government should have more economic control.
"We are at another crossroads in our nation's economic conversation, as variations of socialism continue to be discussed by the Left, and some conservatives are beginning to argue that government should have a greater role in the economy", said John Locke Foundation President, Donald Bryson. These results indicate that many North Carolina voters - in a key swing state - believe in the power of markets and individual controls drivers for economic progress and the pursuit of the American Dream. Not every societal ill needs a government solution, and voters see that."
More than half of those surveyed - 53% - have heard of the movement to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in business and investing. Voters are split with roughly 33% approving of the movement, 31% disapproving and 36% saying they are unsure.
Voters become more hesitant on ESG when the situation becomes personal. Just 26% said retirement fund managers should incorporate ESG into their decisions, with 35% preferring those managers stick to financial factors. Meanwhile, almost 50% of those surveyed said their employers should not take a public stand on social issues that are politically controversial. Just 36% wanted employers to take part in those political controversies.
The poll also asked voters whether they approve of the job three members of the Council of State are doing in their current roles. All three are declared candidates in the 2024 North Carolina governor's race.
About 34% approve of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's (R) job performance, while 24% disapprove. The rest of those polled neither approve nor disapprove, or they are unsure.
About 27% of voters endorse Attorney General Josh Stein's (D) performance, with 18% disapproving. More than half of those surveyed selected the "neither" or "unsure" options.
Roughly 70% made no choice about the job performance of Treasurer Dale Folwell (R), who will face Robinson in next year's primary election. Among those who registered an opinion, 18% approved of Folwell's performance, while 12% disapproved.
Likely voters lean R+4 on the generic state legislative ballot and a slightly narrower 3-point edge on the Congressional ballot, despite Gov. Roy Cooper's very slight up-tick in his approval rating (+2% since last polled) at 47%. Half of the state's voters strongly disapprove of President Joe Biden, including 50% of Unaffiliated voters.
"These poll results show that President Joe Biden is facing significant disapproval across the Tarheel State, with half of the voters, including an astounding 50% of Unaffiliated voters, expressing strong disapproval of his administration. Telling numbers," Bryson continued.
This statewide survey was conducted June 18-19, 2023 with 600 likely 2024 general election voters. It has a margin of error of ±3.99%. Known registered voters were interviewed via live phone, SMS, and email invitation. This survey was weighted to a likely 2024 general election voter universe.
For additional media inquiries or to schedule an interview:
Contact: Mitch Kokai
Senior Political Analyst
John Locke Foundation
Email: mkokai@lockehq.org
Phone: 919-306-8736
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