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Graphic Truth: Would America Elect a Socialist?

Graphic Truth: Would America Elect a Socialist?
By Gabe Lipton,
Gabe Lipton
Gabe Lipton is the Associate Editor of Signal responsible for editorial execution of GZERO Media’s written newsletter content. He holds degrees in Government and Economics from Wesleyan University, where he was a member of the international economic honors society, and is studying German in his spare time. At the age of 11, the Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe) confirmed (in person) his take on an important political question of the day, forever sealing his fate as a close observer of global politics. His Spidey powers leave much to be desired.
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Ari Winkleman
Ari Winkleman
Ari Winkleman is the lead designer at Eurasia Group and GZERO Media.
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Americans would sooner elect a woman, a Muslim, or a gay candidate as president than put a self-described socialist in the White House. Here's a look at how Americans' support for different types of candidates has shifted over years.

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