CNN data analyst Harry Enten has stated that Republicans currently hold a significant advantage over Democrats as the 2026 midterm elections approach. During a recent segment, Enten explained that the GOP is more trusted by voters on key issues such as the economy, immigration, and crime.
According to Enten, “Yes, what are we seeing? You know, Donald Trump being underwater, Democrats and all this guarantees us we’re going to fly high in the midterms. Let me tell you, this guarantees you nothing. Nothing. Because at this particular point, the Democrats are the New Orleans Saints of political parties.”
He detailed polling numbers showing Republicans leading Democrats by seven points on the economy, thirteen points on immigration, and twenty-two points on crime. “So, the bottom line is this, 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,” Enten said.
When asked by CNN anchor Kate Bolduan for context compared to previous election cycles when Republicans last took control of the House of Representatives in 2022, Enten responded: “Yes, let’s compare it back to 2022. I think this kind of gives away the game right here. OK, 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 ten 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.”
Enten concluded: “So whatever Democrats are doing, it ain’t working…Republicans have the lead on all three issues.”
The video clip of Enten’s analysis has circulated widely online.
