Democratic Kentucky Gov.Andy Beshear called socialism a "failed experiment" on Sunday, addressing a new poll that found socialism was viewed more favorably than capitalism by Democrats.CBS News' Ed O'Keefe asked Beshear about a CBS poll that found 58% of Democrats have a positive view of socialism, compared to just 32% who have a positive view of capitalism."What I make of it is that people are struggling.
They're struggling because the cost of groceries is too high.The cost of gas is too high.
It's too hard to see a doctor, and when you do, the cost of that is too high as well.They're not asking for a lot," Beshear said on "Face the Nation."He continued, "And right now, they're seeing a system that doesn't work for them.
Now, I believe socialism is a failed experiment, but I do believe that we need to get results for the American people, and I think when you look at Democratic governors, you see those results."CAPITALISM IS ABOUT INCENTIVES.STOPPING THE STUPIDITY OF SOCIALISM IS A BIG INCENTIVEKentucky Gov.
Andy Beshear pitched abolishing the electoral college and imposing term limits for Congress and the Supreme Court.(Getty Images)Beshear cited some of his work in Kentucky and said Americans just want to see results."I think Beshear is right about the frustration, but the rise in support for socialism shouldn’t be mistaken for a sudden ideological conversion," author and psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert told Fox News Digital in a statement about Beshear's comments and the CBS polling."That frustration creates fertile ground for socialism because socialism offers a very seductive message: The system is rigged, your struggles aren’t your responsibility, and government can make things fair.
When people feel stuck or powerless, that can be an appealing promise," Alpert said."The danger for Democrats is confusing economic frustration with a mandate for socialism.There’s a huge difference between voters saying, 'Capitalism isn’t working for me' and saying,...