Republicans Gain Edge in Voter Registration

CNN’s Harry Enten mentioned on Tuesday that Republicans are experiencing their strongest party registration in over two decades.

During a segment on “CNN Newsroom,” Enten compared the appeal of the Democratic brand to that of Cracker Barrel, suggesting both had lost their charm with the average consumer. He remarked, “The Democratic brand has about as much appeal to American voters as Cracker Barrel does to diners. It’s concerning.”

Enten highlighted data from four critical battleground states—Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania—where Republicans have seen a significant registration advantage since at least 2005.

“Republicans are currently in their best position since at least 2005, especially in these four states, with Arizona leading the way. Nevada shows similar trends; this is the best they’ve done since 2005,” Enten said. “In North Carolina, I can’t pinpoint a time this century when they’ve been better off at this stage of the cycle. You’d probably need to look back to the last century.”

He indicated that Republicans are outperforming past records since Trump’s first term, noting, “As far as I can tell, Republicans are doing exceptionally well now compared to any other time during this century.”

Enten elaborated, “If we look at Nevada and North Carolina, there’s clear gain—up six points in one and eight in the other.”

In light of dwindling approval ratings following a tough loss in the 2024 election, Democrats are attempting to rebrand their image ahead of the midterms. Some within the party have acknowledged that their messaging might have become overly complex, resembling more of a lecture than an engaging campaign.

A recent review from the New York Times indicated that Democrats have lost about 2.1 million registered voters since 2020, while Republicans have gained around 2.4 million during the same timeframe.