Enten Reviews Economic Data During Segment

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Harry Enten said it best: “Adios, amigos!” And he wasn’t talking about a beach vacation—he was waving goodbye to one of the last remaining myths Democrats could hang their flannel shirts on: that they’re the party of the middle class. Sorry, Chuck and Nancy, but it looks like the working folks are waking up, looking around, and realizing they’ve been played for decades.

Now, let’s be clear—this wasn’t supposed to happen. Not according to the media. Not according to the “experts.” According to the script, after four years of Trumpian chaos and a global pandemic, Biden was supposed to swoop in like FDR reincarnated, roll out some magical economic fairy dust, and reclaim the “middle-class warrior” crown. That didn’t just fail—it flopped. It nosedived harder than CNN’s ratings after 9 p.m.

So here we are, watching the same Harry Enten who once practically broke into hives every time Trump’s poll numbers ticked up, now blinking into the camera like he’s seen a ghost. Republicans—yes, those Republicans—now have the lead on which party Americans think looks out for the middle class. Not just a squeaker of a lead either.

We’re talking about a full-blown, statistically significant, eyebrow-raising eight-point edge. That’s after months of media spin, Wall Street whiplash, inflation whack-a-mole, and a chorus of headlines trying to convince us that the economy was doing just fine—if you’d just shut up and stop checking your grocery bill.

Even Enten himself sounds baffled. “How is this possible, Democrats?!” he practically yelps. Maybe because people living in reality—those who actually pump gas, buy eggs, and try to afford rent without a trust fund—aren’t feeling the same economic “blessings” the White House keeps tweeting about. You can only gaslight voters for so long before they start checking the thermostat, the pantry, and their 401(k).

Let’s not forget the historical context. Back in 1989, Democrats had a 23-point advantage when it came to being seen as the middle-class party. For a generation, that number barely budged. Even in 2016, after Obama’s two terms and the rise of Trump, they were still clinging to a 17-point lead. But something changed. Trump didn’t just tap into economic frustration—he exposed a truth: the party that spent decades talking about the working class had stopped actually working for them.

Fast-forward to now, and the Democrats’ once-unshakable grip on middle-class voters has disintegrated faster than a Hunter Biden laptop at a DNC fundraiser. They’ve gone from +23 to dead even, and the Republicans are knocking on the door with a populist message that, like it or not, is resonating: secure the border, stop printing monopoly money, cut taxes, and bring jobs back home. Pretty basic stuff. And guess what? It works.

Meanwhile, Democrats are stuck trying to explain why economic “progress” looks like a $7 Big Mac and two roommates. They’re too busy regulating gas stoves and inventing new pronouns to notice that their base is shrinking faster than their approval ratings. Enten calls it “Democratic ills.” Most Americans just call it reality.

So, yes, it’s official: the party of the middle class isn’t the one lecturing you on climate reparations while flying private. It’s the one saying, “Hey, maybe we stop making everything more expensive and actually let people keep their money.” If that sounds radical to you, congratulations—you might be watching MSNBC.

Enten’s freakout isn’t just entertaining—it’s telling. Even their own data guys are starting to see the writing on the wall. The working class has moved on. And the Democrats? Well, they’re still busy yelling at Elon Musk on Twitter.

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