CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten said on Friday that Americans currently perceive “the Democratic brand” as atrocious, based on recent polling.
The Wall Street Journal, CNN and Gallup all recently found the Democratic Party has record-low favorability. Enten also said on “CNN News Central” that Democrats lack a clear polling front-runner for president — in contrast to previous elections.
“Democrats at this point are historically divided. It is a complete and utter mess. It is messier than a hoarder’s basement,” Enten said. “What are we talking about here? The national early poll leader — 25% plus. Normally, that’s where Democrats are. [Joe] Biden was at 25% plus in 2020. Hillary Clinton was in ’08 and ’16. [Al] Gore was in ’00 and ’04.”
“At this particular point, there is no one — no one — in the Democratic race for president who’s polling at 25% plus,” he continued. “The water is quite warm. If you’re a Democrat potentially thinking about running in 2028, jump right in — because at this point there is no front-runner.”
