It’s funny, isn’t it? Sometimes you watch the people on TV, the ones in fancy studios in big cities, and you just know they’re not living on the same planet as the rest of us. They talk about hardworking Americans like they’ve read about them in a book, but they don’t seem to really get what it’s like out here on Main Street.

This kind of cluelessness can lead to some pretty wacky ideas about how the country should be run. For years, they pushed policies that made life harder for regular families, especially those in the middle class. Then, when people finally had enough and started looking for a change, these same “experts” acted all surprised. Like they couldn’t imagine why anyone wouldn’t love their brilliant plans!

Well, it seems a little bit of that Main Street reality just smacked a CNN pollster right between the eyes. Yes, you heard that right – CNN! Their own data guy, Harry Enten, was left looking completely “FLABBERGASTED” by new polling. He just couldn’t believe what the numbers were telling him. “How is that possible, Democrats?!” he practically shouted on air. Poor guy looked like he’d seen a ghost.

The Numbers Don’t Lie (But They Sure Can Shock the ‘Experts’)

So, what had Mr. Enten so shook? For decades, Democrats just assumed they “owned” the middle class. Back in 1989, they had a huge 23-point lead when people were asked which party best represented middle-class citizens. By 2016, it was still a healthy 17 points. Even as recently as 2022, they clung to a small 4-point lead. But now? Poof! Gone. The latest CNN/SSRS poll from May 2025 shows the Democrat lead has shrunk to just 2 points, which is basically a tie.

And it’s not just that one question. When asked which party is closer to their economic views, Americans now favor Republicans by 7 points (CNN/SSRS, May 2025). Another poll, from Reuters/Ipsos in May 2025, found that the Republican Party’s lead on who has the “better economic plan” has grown to a whopping 12 points! People are seeing that Republican policies, especially under President Trump, are bringing back common sense to our economy, and consumer confidence is on the rise again after some very tough years.

So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye to a Democrat Fairytale

This didn’t just happen by accident. This massive shift is the direct result of the economic pain so many families went through under the previous Biden administration. Remember those sky-high gas prices? The grocery bills that made your eyes water? The feeling that Washington was spending our money like there was no tomorrow? Americans have long memories, and they remember who was in charge when their wallets were being emptied. They’re tired of policies that hurt them and reward the out-of-touch elites. As CNN’s own Harry Enten had to admit:

From ‘The Daily Wire’ reporting on CNN’s Harry Enten:

“Democrats have traditionally been the party of the middle class. NO MORE! Donald Trump and the Republican Party have taken that mantle away and now a key advantage for Democrats historically has gone. Adios, amigos!”

That’s right. “Adios, amigos!” Even a CNN guy can see that President Trump and the Republican Party are now seen as the ones looking out for the middle class.

Why Your Liberal Uncle Still Doesn’t Get It

You’d think such a huge change would make the Democrats and their media pals stop and think. But mostly, they just seem confused. They can’t understand why their old playbook isn’t working anymore. They preferred the disastrous economic path set by Joe Biden, and they can’t fathom why everyday Americans wouldn’t want more of that pain.

You’ll hear them try to spin it, of course. Newsweek, for example, might mention some other polls where they claim President Trump’s personal numbers on the economy are supposedly “underwater.” But that’s just them missing the forest for the trees. Americans are looking at the results of different party approaches, and they’ve made their choice. The real story is that the Democrat brand, especially when it comes to taking care of the middle class, is deeply damaged, likely for a long time to come. They simply don’t understand the desire for fiscal sanity, secure borders, and plain old common sense that runs deep in the American heartland.

Key Takeaways:

• The myth of Democrats as champions of the middle class has officially crumbled, as even CNN’s own data now shows.
• Biden’s failed economy pushed Americans to trust Republican leadership and President Trump.
• Americans demand common-sense policies for family well-being, confusing out-of-touch elites.

Sources: Daily Wire, Newsweek