Despite the general consensus from the people of this country, Democrats are standing by their socialist policies. Many of the 2020 Democratic candidates are also supportive of the Green New Deal. Moreover, Sen. Kamala Harris recently raised eyebrows after calling for the termination of private healthcare altogether.
President Trump on Socialism in America
Similarly to Republicans and conservatives, President Trump has announced that socialism will never dominate America. The president delivered this announcement during last week’s State of the Union address. Furthermore, Trump’s policies maintain capitalist roots; examples of these policies include lowering taxes, increasing jobs, and empowering American workers.
Why is There a Push for Socialism in America?
There exists a common theme amongst Democrats who champion for socialism in America. Generally, the left claims that socialist policies will help impoverished and disadvantaged individuals. However, this is where Democrats and Republicans tend to differ from one another.
