Data Analyst Delivers Some Astonishing Polling News for Trump and GOP
CNN senior data analyst Harry Enten highlighted recent polling showing increased support for Donald Trump and the Republican Party among Black voters compared to Trump's first term. The data indicates a 12-point gain for Republicans in party identification among African Americans, with Trump's approval in this demographic rising from 12% to 16%. Enten suggested these shifts could have significant implications for future elections, particularly in Southern states like Georgia.
- ▪CNN's Harry Enten reported that the Republican Party has gained 12 percentage points on Democrats in party identification among African Americans since Trump's first term.
- ▪Trump's approval rating among Black voters has increased from 12% to 16% according to the analysis.
- ▪Democratic party identification among Black voters dropped to 51%, the smallest advantage since 2006 through 2021.
- ▪Enten stated the trend reflects a broader shift, with more Black voters moving toward the Republican Party, not just improving approval of Trump personally.
- ▪The shift could have major electoral ramifications, especially in Southern states such as Georgia.
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Data Analyst Delivers Some Astonishing Polling News for Trump and GOP By Nick Arama | 8:00 AM on May 01, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein CNN's senior data analyst, Harry Enten, had a bit of a surprise on Thursday about President Donald Trump's numbers. "I think what we’re seeing right now in the numbers is President Trump and the Republican Party are chipping away at the long-term advantage that Democrats have had with black voters, with African-Americans," Enten said.
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