"Socialism" is some boogey man to a lot of people. Define what it is?
Is rich people and companies paying their fair share of taxes socialism? I am not even talking about raising rates, I am talking about existing rates where billionaires pay a fraction of the effective rate of normal workers. They are able to achieve this via accounting shenanigans and lack of enforcement.
Is providing reasonable health care options considered socialism, like every other modern country on Earth. Is tying healthcare to the person, not a job, considered socialism.
Sub out "socialism" and sub in equality. That is what most people want.
Most just want an even playing field, and the same rules that apply to everyone, including in the justice system.
Brad