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New poll reveals socialism increasing in popularity among Gen Z, Millennials

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3 years ago

October 30, 2020

A survey released by the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Friday found that 49% of Gen Z Americans view socialism favorably. The number is a 9% increase from 2019’s survey, which had 40% of Gen Z favoring the term.

YouGov conducted the survey and polled 2,100 Americans ages 16 and older.

Another shocking element of VOC’s survey showed that 33% of Americans believe President Donald Trump is the biggest threat to world peace over Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un, Nicolás Maduro, and Vladimir Putin.

“It shocks the conscience that more Americans today believe the U.S. President is a bigger threat to world peace than the most brutal dictators in the world, and that four-in-ten Americans believe that their country is a ‘racist’ nation,” says Marion Smith, Executive Director of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation.

She added, “This represents a total failure of our education system, not just in schools but also a basic dishonesty in our media and popular culture. When one-in-four Americans want to eliminate capitalism and embrace socialism, we know that we have failed to educate about the historical and moral failings of these ideologies.”

One of the most telling elements of the survey showed that young Americans of both Gen Z and the millennial generation don’t know that millions of people have been killed by communist regims in the last century, as Fox Business reporter Audrey Conklin pointed out on Twitter Friday.

“VOC found that more young Americans (Genz, Millennials) don’t know that ~100 million people have been killed by communist parties in power in the last century and that the CCP has killed more people than Nazi Germany,” Conklin wrote, adding “The blame falls on educational institutions & media.”

VOC found that more young Americans (Gen Z, Millennials) don’t know that ~100 million people have been killed by communist parties in power in the last century & that the CCP has killed more people than Nazi Germany

The blame falls on educational institutions & media https://t.co/S05XIao5wa
— Audrey Conklin (@audpants) October 30, 2020

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Rep. Patrick McHenry Announces Retirement, Adding to Congressional Exodus

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5 days ago

December 5, 2023

Alexander Carter

Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., has declared that he will not seek re-election, becoming the latest in a growing list of lawmakers departing from Congress. McHenry, a close ally of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, stated that he believes “there is a season for everything,” signaling the end of his tenure in the House. Having served since 2005, McHenry is the 37th member of Congress to announce they won’t seek re-election in 2024.

In a statement, McHenry reflected on the significance of the House of Representatives in the American political landscape, calling it the “center of our American republic.” He acknowledged the concerns about the future of the institution due to multiple departures but expressed confidence that new leaders would emerge and guide the House through its next phase.

The departure of McHenry and others comes against the backdrop of political shifts and challenges within the Republican Party. The GOP has faced setbacks in recent elections, including fallout from the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Internal strife and disagreements, exemplified by the rebellion against McCarthy, have characterized the party’s dynamics. The GOP’s approval rating stands at 30%, with a disapproval rating of 66%, reflecting the challenges and divisions within the party.

As McHenry steps aside, questions loom over the fate of open seats in the upcoming election. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report identifies five open House seats as potential Democrat pickup opportunities, while none are listed for the GOP. The departures raise concerns about the party’s unity and ability to navigate the evolving political landscape.

With a total of 20 departing Democratic legislators and 10 Republicans, the changing composition of Congress adds complexity to the political dynamics leading up to the 2024 elections. As McHenry emphasizes a hopeful view of the House’s future, the evolving political landscape will determine the impact of these departures on the balance of power in Congress.