A jaw-dropping CNN poll has set the internet ablaze on June 6, 2025, at 2:14 PM +07, revealing that Republicans have surged far ahead of Democrats on economic issues, leaving political analysts stunned and sparking a firestorm of debate across Threads. The poll, conducted in May 2025, shows Republicans leading by a staggering 12-point margin on who has the better economic plan, a gap that has widened despite months of economic turbulence under President Donald Trump’s second term. Hashtags like #GOPWinsEconomy and #DemsSinking are trending as users clash over whether this signals the death of the Democratic Party’s influence—or if it’s just another MAGA-fueled mirage. “The Democrats are done—Trump’s tariffs didn’t scare anyone!” one viral post declared, while another fired back, “This poll is rigged to make Biden look bad!” The controversy, tied to recent political shifts and Trump’s polarizing policies, has turned a simple survey into a national lightning rod, with everyone itching to dive into the drama.
CNN data guru Harry Enten was visibly shocked by the results, pointing out that Democrats have failed to capitalize on months of economic uncertainty, including stock market volatility and Trump’s controversial tariff plans. In November 2023, Republicans already held an 11-point lead on economic views, but by May 2025, that advantage had shrunk slightly to 8 points—still a significant edge. More stunning, a Reuters/IPSOS poll from the same period showed Republicans jumping from a 9-point lead in May 2024, just before Trump’s re-election, to a 12-point lead now. “How is that possible, Democrats?” Enten exclaimed on air to CNN anchor Kate Bolduan. “After all the recession fears, the stock market chaos, and tariffs Americans supposedly hate, Republicans still hold an 8-point lead on the economy. Are you kidding me?” His disbelief has fueled speculation on Threads, with some users claiming the poll reflects a growing distrust in Democratic leadership, while others argue it’s a temporary blip driven by Trump’s media dominance.
The timing of the poll couldn’t be more explosive, coming on the heels of a major political upset in South Carolina. On June 3, 2025, 24-year-old Democrat Keishan Scott won a state House seat in Lindsey Graham’s District 50 by a staggering 41-point margin, a victory some attribute to voter frustration with MAGA policies. Graham’s recent support for Ukraine, including praise for a drone strike on Russian bombers, has drawn ire from Trump loyalists, with Steve Bannon calling for his arrest on NewsNation’s Cuomo. Threads users have connected the dots, with one post reading, “Graham’s loss and now this poll—Trump’s grip on the GOP is unbreakable!” Others see the poll as a warning sign for Democrats, especially as the 2026 midterms loom. “The Blue Wave is dead—Dems can’t even win on the economy anymore!” one user wrote, sparking thousands of replies debating whether the party has lost its way.
Perhaps the most shocking revelation from the poll is the Republican Party’s newfound stronghold on the middle class. Historically, Democrats have been seen as the party of the working and middle class, but Enten highlighted a dramatic shift. In 2022, Democrats led by a slim 4-point margin on being the “party of the middle class,” but the latest CNN poll shows the two parties now tied. “No more,” Enten declared. “Donald Trump and the Republican Party have taken that mantle away. A key advantage for Democrats historically has gone—adios amigos!” This claim has sent shockwaves through social media, with conservatives celebrating what they see as a permanent realignment. “Trump stole the middle class from Dems—game over!” one X post crowed, while liberals on Threads countered, “This is propaganda—Dems still fight for workers!” The debate has turned personal, with memes of Trump “stealing” the middle class flooding feeds alongside counter-memes accusing the GOP of abandoning working families.
Critics of the poll argue that Democrats are being unfairly judged amid Trump’s economic policies, which have divided public opinion. A CNN poll from March 2025 found that 59% of Americans believe Trump’s policies have worsened economic conditions, up from 51% earlier in the year, with many pointing to his tariffs as a source of rising costs. Yet, despite this, Republicans have maintained their lead on economic trust, a paradox that has left analysts like Enten baffled. On Threads, some users speculate that Democrats’ failure to present a unified economic vision—coupled with their record-low favorability rating of 29% in a March 2025 CNN poll—has eroded public confidence. Others argue that Trump’s larger-than-life persona and promises of “change” have overshadowed any Democratic messaging, even as his approval ratings dip.
The South Carolina upset has added fuel to the fire, with some seeing Scott’s win as a glimmer of hope for Democrats, proof that voters are rejecting MAGA’s economic narrative. Others, however, view the poll as evidence that Trump’s influence remains unshaken, even in the face of setbacks. As the 2026 midterms approach, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will Democrats find a way to reclaim their economic credibility, or has the Republican Party truly cemented its dominance? The internet is divided, and the conversation is only heating up. Click the link to dive into the poll results and decide for yourself: Is the Blue Wave officially dead, or is this just another Trumpian distraction?
