CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten said Thursday that the far-left now holds record levels of support within the Democratic Party, marking a significant ideological shift compared to the late 1990s.
Speaking on “CNN News Central,” Enten detailed how the share of Democrats who identify as “very liberal” has grown sharply over the past quarter century.
In 1999, only 5% of Democrats described themselves as very liberal. By 2026, that figure had climbed to 21%, representing a fourfold increase.
