Without the working class, Democrats will tank the midterms — and 2028
Key takeaways
- As someone who grew up in abject poverty, I have long stayed in touch with parents and individuals who live paycheck to paycheck.
- They may not understand the intricacies of politics and policy, but they recognize nonsense and abdication of responsibility when they see it.
- I think, stressed Enten, this poll serves as a big-time reality check for Democrats, and that is it ain t over yet, especially with the redistricting when we look ahead to the 2026 race for Congress.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
As someone who grew up in abject poverty, I have long stayed in touch with parents and individuals who live paycheck to paycheck. Some are Democrats. Some are Republicans. Some are fiercely independent. Most are facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles tied to the cost of living, rising crime, and an increasingly bleak future for their children.
These Americans, who make up the vast majority of our population, have grown wary of leaders representing both political parties who float high above them and their increasing misery in bubbles of entitlement, luxury and purposeful ignorance. They may not understand the intricacies of politics and policy, but they recognize nonsense and abdication of responsibility when they see it.
Earlier this week, CNN s exceptional numbers guru, Harry Enten, threw a bucket of very cold water in the face of the growing number of Democrats who seemingly believe that the midterm elections are in the bag for the party. Despite some polls highlighting falling favorability numbers for President Trump in direct correlation with the rising cost of living, Enten reminds us that those pesky Republicans are not only still hanging around, they remain quite competitive across much of the nation.