The Most Popular Political Figure in America

G. Elliot Morris says the most popular politician in the country right now is Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), with a 46% to 39% favorability rating.

“That’s pretty good, but if you’re trying to think about a candidate who can win back some of the voters Democrats lost from 2020 to 2024, it is notable that Sanders is also net favorable with young people (by nearly 20 points), lower-income voters, moderates, independents, Hispanics, Black voters, and men. And he’s only two points underwater with white voters.”