The Social Democracy Index

We looked at the best polling from the 2020 primary season. Turns out, you can spot a Bernie Sanders supporter not just by their age, but by their support for social-democratic policies.


In the survey, each respondent was randomly assigned a selection of questions to answer, including the following six:

  • Raise the minimum wage to $15/hour

  • Guarantee jobs for all Americans

  • Enact a Green New Deal

And three questions about single-payer health care, each worded differently:

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