CNN senior data analyst Harry Enten has stated that congressional Democrats are under water with their own voter base, with over 70% of American voters and 55% of Democrats believing their party's leaders do not have the right priorities. The party's approval ratings are at a historic low in comparison to past midterm elections years. Enten suggested that these low numbers could lead to primary challenges across the map during the 2026 midterms. Some believe that Democratic voters are frustrated with their inability to stand up to President Donald Trump and that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's popularity has declined since November.