CNN Warns: Dems in Trouble Ahead of Midterms

CNN’s data guru Harry Enten warned Democrats on Monday that they’re in definite trouble with American voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Anchor Kate Bolduan asked Enten about a new poll showing “that most Americans still trust Republicans over Democrats on some major issues.”

“You know, Donald Trump being underwater, Democrats and, ‘Oh, this guarantees us we’re going to fly high in the midterms!'” Enten said in a mocking voice. “Let me tell you, this guarantees you nothing! Nothing! Because at this particular point, the Democrats are the New Orleans Saints of political parties.”

Enten continued with his magic wall of statistics:

Who leads on the economy? Republicans by seven. Immigration? Republicans by 13. How about crime? A big issue for Donald Trump and the Republicans. Look at that, lead by 22 points! So the bottom line is, at this particular point, the ball may be on the ground, but the Democrats have not picked up the ball and running with it. If anything, at this particular point, it’s the Republicans who are running with the ball on the top issues, the economy, immigration and crime.

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Let’s compare it back to 2022. I think this kind of gives away the game right here, okay? The GOP is more trusted than the Dems on the economy. It was 12 points in 2022. Slight, slight decline in that lead, but still seven points. How about immigration? It was Republicans by three back in 2022. Look at this! The Republican lead has actually gone up by 10 points. What are you doing Democrats?! My goodness gracious.

And on crime the Republicans were up by 13 and now they’re up by 22. The lead again expanding by nearly double digits. So whatever Democrats are doing it ain’t working.

Enten said that even if voters don’t particularly like what Donald Trump is doing, “they ain’t necessarily liking what Democrats are doing, and it ain’t just a referendum on one party.”

Enten concluded that Democrats just aren’t able to beat Republicans at this point in time.

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🚨NEW: CNN's Harry Enten spells out GOP *ADVANTAGES* in midterms🚨

"Who leads on the economy? Republicans by 7! Immigration? Republicans by 13! How about crime? A big issue for Donald Trump and the Republicans. Look at that: lead by 22 points!"

"What are you doing, Democrats!?… pic.twitter.com/iSRxpatIFS

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