A Guardian opinion piece by economist Robert Reich, shared repeatedly on social media August 20–21, 2026, argued that Americans are backing progressive candidates as a response to corporate influence and Trump administration policies, not socialism. Social media reactions indicated support for the progressive shift.
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Can it be... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... Americans are backing progressives not because they want socialism, but because they want candidates who will fight for the working class
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