Poll Highlights Low Approval for Congressional Democrats
CNN’s chief data analyst, Harry Enten, shared insights on Thursday revealing that Congressional Democrats have hit an all-time low in net approval ratings. Currently, just 39% of Democrats express approval, while 52% disapprove, according to a recent Quinnipiac University Poll released on Wednesday.
During his segment on “CNN News Central,” Enten criticized Congressional Democrats for their ineffective response to inquiries regarding the Trump administration’s handling of documents. He noted that, within their party’s ranks, Republicans appear more unified despite various issues swirling around.
“It’s interesting to consider,” Enten remarked, “the speculation about Republicans distancing themselves from Donald Trump. It’s not happening.” He pointed out the struggles Congressional Democrats face with their base, noting that in June 2025, they recorded a staggering minus 12 points in net approval.
“Isn’t that concerning enough? Can it possibly get worse? Just a month later, they fell to minus 13 points, marking the lowest approval for Democrats among their own party,” he added. “While Trump seems stable in his support, it’s the Democrats who really appear to be in trouble.”
The same Quinnipiac poll indicated that Trump’s approval among Republicans surged to 90%, despite controversies surrounding him. In a related survey by CNN/SSRS, his approval rating was reported at 88% among the GOP.
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Enten also pointed out that historically, Democrats have lagged in polling leading up to elections. He highlighted that while they are currently ahead by just two points, this is significantly lower compared to 2017 when they were leading by seven points.
He acknowledged that while Trump isn’t particularly popular, Democrats aren’t making the strides they need to secure a strong position for the upcoming midterms. A CNN/SSRS poll indicated that only 29% were satisfied with Democrats’ performance as of March, and another survey found just 27% of Americans approving of the work Congress Democrats are doing.
