Posted on 07/26/2026 8:02:52 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
The 2026 midterm elections are 100 days away as Republicans and Democrats will battle in Congress and statehouses across the country for control over the future of the country in what is expected to be a contentious and expensive campaign season.
Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers of Congress, controlling the House with a razor-thin 218-212 edge, with one independent and four vacancies, and the Senate with a 53-47 advantage, including two independents who caucus with Democrats.
With every House seat and 35 Senate seats on the ballot, Democrats need a net gain of just six House seats to reclaim the speaker's gavel and four Senate seats to win back the upper chamber, making even a handful of competitive races capable of reshaping the balance of power in Washington.
The latest Fox News Power Rankings suggest a tough road ahead for Republicans as they go up against the historical headwind of the party not in power usually performing well in midterm elections, but the GOP will be bolstered in the House by redistricting wins in states like Florida and Texas.
"We are in a prime position to win it in November," Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Joe Gruters told Fox News this week. "Under Biden we had some of the highest inflation ever. Gas prices were high. And this president has gone to bat for average Americans every single day, starting with ‘Working Family Tax Cuts,’ no tax on tips, overtime, social security. The fact that he’s been going to bat for the American worker, bringing record setting investments. The fact that he closed the border down."
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), has been focusing on the economy and affordability in its messaging over the last few days as they promote Democrats in House races.
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Unless the mullah regime and their core supporters are deposed, the midterms will be a disaster for the American people.
Are Dems going to run on lowering gas prices when they want them higher anyways so people don’t drive ?
It seems to me that the GOP is barely trying.
Yep, Trump even says he doesn’t care. He is exaggerating as always, but it is hardly a way to rally the base.
> Are Dems going to run on lowering gas prices… <
If they are smart, they would.
But as you noted, Democrats actually want higher gas prices. No matter. Politicians lie all the time. And Democrats more than most.
Oh, and I do know things were worse under Biden. But that’s ancient history (seriously). That argument won’t sway many voters.
Agreed, many only respond to “what have you done for me lately”.
They lie but will they lie about increasing domestic oil production ? They have a crazy. voting base now who might get mad about that.
Here’s the way it will go:
Reporter: Do you favor increased drilling to lower gas prices?
Democrat: Everything we do must be environmentally sound.
Reporter: Great answer!
No tough follow-up questions.
No asking for details.
Gonna be awesome. Too bad we could lose.
If we do lose it’s because we deserve it. Can’t expect the left to implode even though they’re trying hard.
Trump’s having a convention that will hopefully energize the base.
I’m not worried about the base. I’m worried about the swing voters. They ultimately decide elections.
And the ones I know are not happy campers.
Trump needs to do something before November to nudge those folks back. I don’t know just what. But steady as she goes won’t do it.
I guess people like that will have to make up their own minds in the end.
The price of all goods goes up when oil price goes up.
Trump is at war with the globalists, via Iran, over the price of oil.
Polls are fake; their purpose is to prep our minds to think democrats didn’t steal the elections. Democrats can’t “win” without cheating.
To know reality, you must look under the veil.
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