The Democratic Party has seen one of its worst polling times in decades, according to CNN statistics expert Harry Enten. This could be a major setback for Vice President Kamala Harris and the party’s larger 2024 endeavors.
In a recent CNN broadcast, Enten analyzed the most recent data from a Wall Street Journal poll that revealed 63% of voters have a negative opinion of the Democratic Party, giving it a net favorability rating of -30 points. According to him, this number is the party’s poorest performance in more than 30 years of statistics.
The ratings are not good. Enten responded, clearly reacting to the data, “Wow, my God.” A time back, when Democrats were trailing by 26 points, we conducted a poll. Do you consider that low? It simply dropped much farther.
Enten underlined, citing the Wall Street Journal results: This is the lowest on record. Early in the 20th century, these surveys were conducted. In a sense, no party wants to break the records set by the Democratic Party.
Only 8% of respondents, according to the research, have a very positive opinion of Democrats, indicating a growing gulf between the parties and the general population. Democratic pollster John Anzalone claims that the party’s current image is so ruined that it lacks the legitimacy to criticize either Trump or the Republican Party.
They’re going to have issues unless they get back in touch with actual voters and working people about their platform and economic message, Anzalone told the Wall Street Journal.
The polling, however, revealed that Republicans were outperforming Democrats on almost all significant policy issues, with the exception of healthcare and vaccination programs, where Democrats had a narrow advantage.
Often seen as the party’s future leader, Vice President Kamala Harris has struggled to improve her national image, which these new figures may make much more difficult.
Only a few weeks have passed since CNN halted its programming to provide breaking news on former President Donald Trump’s legal losses. Drawing comparisons to his own experience as a Buffalo Bills fan, Enten compared the Trump administration’s legal setbacks to understanding what it’s like to lose.
As Democrats prepare for the 2026 midterm elections and beyond, the most recent polling data may cause momentum to shift once more. Party leaders are under pressure to change their message or face further eroding support, as voter discontent is at all-time highs.
