CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten has sharply criticized the Democratic Party's potential candidates for the 2028 presidential election, calling them a 'total clown car.' He highlighted the lack of a clear frontrunner amid early polls showing a tight race. Enten also noted that California Governor Gavin Newsom appears to be losing momentum.
On a recent CNN segment, chief data analyst Harry Enten discussed the Democratic Party's prospects for the 2028 presidential election with anchor John Berman. The conversation occurred as California Governor Gavin Newsom released a new memoir, positioning him as a potential contender.
Enten pointed out the absence of a dominant figure in the party, describing the field as chaotic. 'Yeah, they’re all running and this is just a downright clown car at this point on the Democratic side,' he said. Early polls indicate Newsom leading with 19% support, just ahead of former Vice President Kamala Harris at 18%, a margin within the error range. Enten called Harris's figure 'quite a weak number,' considering her role as the previous nominee.
Other potential candidates fare similarly: former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg polls at 13%, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) at 12%. 'This is just a total clown car. It is a total mess. There is no clear frontrunner at this particular point on the Democratic side. Who the heck knows who the nominee is going to be in two years?' Enten remarked. He noted this situation is unusual for Democrats, the last comparable instance being the 1992 cycle.
Enten specifically addressed Newsom's position, suggesting a decline. 'It seems to me that Gavin Newsom is flailing a little bit, at least compared to where he was prior,' he stated. Prediction markets reflect this, with Newsom's odds dropping from 37% three months ago to 28% now. Enten's analysis underscores the uncertainty two years before the primaries.
