Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Named Top Democrat Reflecting Party Values in CNN Poll

The poll reveals internal divisions, generational shifts, and record-low favorability for the Democratic Party.

A CNN poll conducted March 6-9, 2025, found Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading with 10% as the Democrat who best reflects the party's core values.
Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders followed with 9% and 8% respectively, while 26% of respondents expressed no opinion on party leadership.
The Democratic Party's favorability among Americans has dropped to a record low of 29%, driven by frustration among its own supporters.
The poll highlights growing dissatisfaction among Democrats over the party's effectiveness in opposing Republican policies.
Analysts compare Ocasio-Cortez's rise to the Tea Party's emergence in the GOP after Obama's 2008 election, signaling potential shifts in party direction.