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politics8 days ago•45 min saved

Trump Runs the GOP, Yet Public Support Is Slipping

Trump now dominates the GOP, but his waning public support—about 37% approval and 63% disapproval per CBS/YouGov and NYT/Siena—threatens Republican prospects in the 2026 midterms. The Bulwark urges Democrats to tie GOP incumbents to Trump and his unpopular policies to blunt his influence, noting Cassidy’s Louisiana primary defeat as a sign Trump’s grip persists. The piece also critiques MAGA-aligned Christian nationalism, highlighted by a National Mall event, warning that merging faith with Trumpism could backfire if the movement collapses.

via The Bulwark|

#christian-nationalism #gop #midterms-2026

politics15 days ago•12 min saved

Rove: Malaise Could Undercut GOP House Edge Despite Redistricting

Karl Rove warned on Fox News that national malaise could doom the GOP’s House majority in the upcoming midterms, arguing that redistricting might deliver some GOP seat gains but could backfire by fragmenting urban Democratic strongholds; he estimated a net gain of about 3–6 seats if maps pass, though turnout and the president’s approval could widen losses beyond that.

via Mediaite|

#gerrymandering #gop #karl-rove

politics18 days ago•10 min saved

Republicans Edge Ahead in Post-Callais Redistricting Battle for 2026

Since the Supreme Court’s Callais ruling and Virginia’s map decision, Republicans appear set to gain 16–18 House seats from GOP-friendly redraws across several states, while Democrats notch a few in California and Utah; lawsuits threaten many maps, and a potential Democratic wave in 2026 could erode those gains, making the overall outcome uncertain.

via Democracy Docket|

#democratic-wave #gerrymandering #midterms-2026

politics21 days ago•6 min saved

Trump’s Approval Dips Toward Bush-Era Lows Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Trump’s average approval hovers around 35%, approaching Bush-era lows, as tariff policy, the Iran war, and rising living costs erode support and threaten Republican prospects in the 2026 midterms.

via CNN|

#approval-rating #cost-of-living #midterms-2026

politics23 days ago•6 min saved

Democrats surge toward a possible 2026 Senate flip amid shifting polls

Democrats are gaining momentum to flip the Senate in 2026 thanks to stronger candidate recruitment, fundraising edges, and eroding Trump popularity. Polls now show Democrats leading or tied in several GOP-held seats (Alaska, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio), and prediction markets have moved toward a toss-up, though Republicans remain the favorites to keep the chamber. Democrats still face hurdles defending seats in Georgia, Michigan, and potentially New Hampshire, making the outcome uncertain but the environment increasingly favorable for a Democratic majority.

via USA Today|

#donald-trump #midterms-2026 #politics

politics23 days ago•11 min saved

Poll: Trump underwater on all fronts as Democrats edge ahead in midterms

A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll shows Trump at 37% approval (62% disapproval), with broad distrust on economy, inflation, taxes and Iran, and two-thirds saying the country is headed in the wrong direction. Among registered voters, Democrats lead Republicans by 5 points (49% to 44%) for the House, with independents favoring Democratic candidates. Trump’s base remains strong among Republicans, especially MAGA supporters, but independents’ and general public sentiment remain wary of his leadership. Democrats are trusted more on healthcare and education, while Republicans lead on immigration and crime, signaling a polarized electorate heading into the midterms.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#democrats-vs-republicans #donald-trump #midterms-2026

politics-and-policy1 month ago•24 min saved

Pope-Trump clash rattles Bucks County Catholics who backed him

In Bucks County, a Catholic-heavy swing area that helped Trump win in 2024, voters are reconsidering their support after Pope Leo XIV publicly clashed with Trump over Iran, with parishioners and local Republicans divided—some calling for accountability and others defending the pope’s stance—as the 2026 midterm landscape looms and a vulnerable Republican incumbent weighs how faith and policy intersect for Catholic voters.

via WHYY|

#bucks-county #catholic-voters #midterms-2026

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

GOP Gains Breathable Air as Iran Tensions Ease and Gas Prices Dip

Republicans are cautiously optimistic after signals of an off-ramp in the Iran conflict, lower oil and gas prices, and a stock market rally, which they hope will shift focus to tax relief ahead of the 2026 midterms, though internal skepticism and ongoing political distractions threaten to derail the momentum.

via Politico|

#donald-trump #gas-prices #iran-war

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Wisconsin court swing reinforces liberal edge as Georgia GOP edge narrows

Democrats captured Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race by about 20 percentage points, cementing a 5-2 liberal majority on the court, while Republicans won a Georgia House seat by roughly 12 points in a runoff—a far tighter margin than in 2024. The results highlight GOP headwinds for Trump ahead of the 2026 midterms, with the Georgia win offering little solace for Democrats even as it underscores potential signals for Senate battles if favorable maps emerge (e.g., Ossoff’s seat).

via CNBC|

#georgia #midterms-2026 #politics

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

DCCC Targets GOP Over Gas Prices With Six-Second Digital Ad Blitz

The DCCC launched a six-second digital ad on Facebook/Instagram accusing Republicans of driving up gas prices amid the Iran war, geotargeted to 44 battleground districts in 23 states; the spot ends with 'D.C. Republicans Did That!' as Democrats frame affordability as a key issue for the 2026 midterms, with gas prices remaining elevated.

via CNBC|

#dccc #digital-ad-campaign #gas-prices

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Texas primaries spark costly, high-stakes battles as Cornyn heads to a May runoff

Texas’ first 2026 primaries proved costly and consequential: Sen. John Cornyn defied a strong bid from Ken Paxton and will face a May runoff, in a race that has already drawn nearly $100 million; Democrat Jasmine Crockett lost to James Talarico after a high-spending, anti-Trump dynamic; redistricting created challenges for incumbents like Dan Crenshaw and Al Green while Latino turnout surged in the Rio Grande Valley, signaling significant demographic shifts heading into the midterms.

via Axios|

#cornyn #midterms-2026 #paxton

politics2 months ago•8 min saved

Trump hints at nationalizing voting, sparking midterm disruption fears

Amid FBI activity in Fulton County and a Puerto Rico voting-machine probe led by Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump floated nationalizing and seizing voting machines, suggesting a federal takeover that could disrupt early voting and delay results. Legal challenges would likely block such steps, experts say, as courts previously blocked a related executive order and Puerto Rico has already moved to paper ballots. The episode is viewed as part of broader efforts surrounding U.S. election infrastructure and security.

via The Guardian|

#midterms-2026 #odni #politics

politics3 months ago•12 min saved

Redistricting Race Reshapes the 2026 House Maps

States are redrawing U.S. congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms, with Texas, California and others changing districts to gain or protect seats. The shifts could net a few House seats for either party (roughly 2 more for Democrats or 3 for Republicans), while lawsuits and potential Supreme Court action on the Voting Rights Act loom as the first March primaries approach.

via The New York Times|

#gerrymandering #house-of-representatives #legal-challenges

politics3 months ago•46 min saved

Trump’s 2026 midterm plan to rig elections faces uphill odds

Vox reports that Trump’s 2026 midterms are being framed around attempts to interfere with voting—from calls to “take over the voting” in numerous jurisdictions to a Fulton County raid used to justify potential seizure of ballots, and possible ICE near polling sites. The piece also notes Tulsi Gabbard’s attendance at the raid and a national-security framing voiced by allies. Despite these ominous developments, experts warn that institutional resistance and legal checks make a large-scale success unlikely, even as the events underscore a concerning shift in how election integrity is approached.

via vox.com|

#donald-trump #elections #fulton-county-raid

us-politics3 months ago•2 min saved

Democrats roll out Local Listeners to re-engage infrequent voters ahead of 2026

The Democratic National Committee launched Local Listeners, a seven-week outreach program that trains 2,000 volunteers to contact more than one million infrequent voters in key battleground districts, aiming for at least 250,000 phone conversations and 50+ grassroots events by March to win back Biden 2020 voters who sat out in 2024 and shore up support ahead of the 2026 midterms. The effort emphasizes early, local outreach to rebuild trust and ballots amid a competitive political landscape.

via The Guardian|

#democrats #dnc #infrequent-voters