Posted on 04/03/2026 6:51:24 PM PDT by SmokingJoe
The video discusses recent polling disasters for the Democratic Party ahead of the midterms. The host (from a conservative viewpoint) highlights how Democrats are polling poorly — even among their own voters — and argues that this is causing panic and desperation among Democratic leadership. Key Polling Points Covered:
A Quinnipiac poll shows Democrats at their lowest approval rating in 15 years for handling the economy: only 18% approval, with 73% disapproval. A CNN poll (late March) reveals that 74% of all voters say congressional Democrats do not have the right priorities. Even among Democrats and Democrat-leaning voters, 55% say no. Many Democrats are frustrated with their party, especially as the "out party" under a Trump administration. There's internal debate about whether the party should move further left or toward the center, with 67% of Democrats believing this fight is hurting them.
Other Highlights:
Clips from NBC and CNN reporters discussing the bad numbers for Democrats. Criticism of Democratic stances on issues like voter ID, proof of citizenship, and transgender participation in women's sports, which the host says are turning voters away. A quote from RNC national press secretary Kiersten Pels emphasizing that Republicans are focused on "law and order" and an "America First" agenda, while Democrats are seen as prioritizing illegal immigrants over American citizens. The host argues these polls confirm his theory about strong Republican performance in the upcoming midterms.
Overall Tone
Strongly conservative-leaning commentary that portrays the polling data as a "bombshell" for Democrats and a sign of major trouble for their party leadership.
The video is relatively short and mixes news clips with the host's reaction and analysis. It focuses heavily on Democratic unpopularity on the economy and cultural issues. 1.7s 10 sources
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7 months to go till elections.
And one state is not going to give Democrats majority in the US Senate.
“Trump is going to launch a massive campaign to get Republicans to vote”
Any “massive campaign” needs trial runs in NJ, VA, GA 14TH.
GA 14th is currently under way. Where is there evidence Trump knows how to run a “massive” campaign...even in GA 14?
Evidence?
Oh wait Trump only won all 7 swing states including Georgia and 77 million votes (highest ever by a Republican candidate for president), despite over 90 indictments, Mar A Lago invasion and having over $500 million fine by Letitia James and her corrupt judges in New York.
There is not better campaigner in America than Donald J Trump. Compare him to Schumer. Chuckle.
That will be the key. Not convinced it is a given, yet. But we will see what campaign the pubbies do with the massive $$ they have. Also, how successful Trump's people have been curtailing the Rat fraud machine.
Dr Steve Turley:
BREAKING: Another Democrat Just SWITCHED to GOP!!!
“no better campaigner than Donald J Trump.”
But Trump is not on the ballot in Nov 2026. Expecting Trump to do all the work while we get a free ride should not be what FREEpers are all about.
Republicans disappointed. They’ll have to work harder to lose in November.
They can’t even pass the Save America act.
In normal times I agree.
Right now, to me, the Republicans are doing a 2018.
How can Thune let Rand Paul, Susan Collins and Alaska bitch, along with Tillis who is on his way put, and that other Utah Senator dictact?
Grok:
The two major pending Supreme Court cases most frequently cited by legal analysts and news outlets for their potential to reshape rules around the 2026 midterm elections—and to do so in ways that could benefit Republicans—are Watson v. Republican National Committee (on mail-in ballot deadlines) and Louisiana v. Callais (on the Voting Rights Act and redistricting).
Both cases were argued during the Court's 2025-2026 term (Watson in March 2026; Louisiana v. Callais in October 2025), with decisions expected by June/July 2026—well in time to affect candidate filing, campaigning, and voting procedures for the midterms. The Court's 6-3 conservative majority has signaled skepticism toward the positions advanced by voting-rights and Democratic groups in both disputes. Here's a breakdown of each:
1. Watson v. Republican National Committee (docket 24-1260) — Mail-in ballot receipt deadlines
This case tests whether federal statutes that set a uniform “Election Day” for congressional elections (laws dating to 1845) require that ballots must be received by election officials by that date, or whether states can continue counting mail-in/absentee ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive a few days later.
Background: Mississippi (and roughly a dozen to 30 other states) passed or retained laws allowing ballots postmarked on time to be counted if received within 5 business days (or similar windows) after Election Day. The Republican National Committee, Mississippi Republican Party, and others sued, arguing this creates a “second Election Day,” violates federal law's single-day rule, invites fraud or disputes, and undermines election finality. Lower courts split; the 5th Circuit sided with the challengers.ec25aa
During arguments (March 2026): Conservative justices (including Alito and Kavanaugh) expressed concerns about indefinite counting windows, potential for late ballots to flip results, and historical intent that ballots be in by Election Day. Liberal justices pushed back that Congress, not courts, should set the rule and that strict receipt deadlines could disenfranchise voters (military, elderly, disabled, etc.).
Why it could favor Republicans: A ruling for the RNC would invalidate the extended receipt windows in multiple states, forcing a uniform “must be received by Election Day” rule for federal races. Analyses note this would shrink the mail-in voting window, which studies and campaigns show is used disproportionately by Democratic-leaning voters in urban and suburban areas. It would also reduce post-election counting periods that have sometimes produced late Democratic-leaning ballots in close races, aligning with long-standing Republican “election integrity” priorities.
2. Louisiana v. Callais (consolidated with Robinson v. Callais, dockets 24-109 & 24-110) — Voting Rights Act Section 2 and majority-minority districts
This case asks whether Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act (which prohibits vote dilution based on race) can require or permit state legislatures to draw “majority-minority” congressional districts where race is the predominant factor, or whether doing so violates the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause by engaging in unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.
Background: After a federal court found Louisiana's prior map diluted Black voting power, the Republican-controlled legislature drew a second majority-Black district (increasing Black opportunity districts from one to two out of six). Republican lawmakers and voters then challenged their own map, arguing the race-conscious remedy itself discriminates. The case directly tests the continuing vitality of Section 2’s redistricting protections in the post-Shelby County (2013) era.
During arguments: Conservative justices appeared open to significantly narrowing or limiting Section 2’s application to redistricting, questioning whether race-based districting is still constitutionally permissible decades after the VRA’s passage.84d16f
Why it could favor Republicans: A broad ruling against the VRA provision could let Republican-led Southern legislatures redraw maps without creating or preserving majority-Black districts. Nonpartisan analyses estimate this could eliminate 10–20+ Democratic-held (predominantly Black) seats across the South and elsewhere, potentially handing Republicans a net gain of roughly a dozen House seats in the 2026 midterms and solidifying their House majority going forward—especially if the decision lands early enough for states with late filing deadlines to redraw maps.
A third case, NRSC v. FEC (on lifting federal limits on coordinated party-candidate spending), is also pending and could give national party committees (including Republican ones) more direct spending power, but it is not framed in reporting as one of the core pair tied to voter mechanics and redistricting for the 2026 cycle.95e000314524
These outcomes are not guaranteed—the Court could issue narrower rulings—but the conservative majority's track record and the tenor of arguments have led election-law experts across the spectrum to highlight these two as the biggest potential game-changers for Republican advantages in map-drawing and voting rules ahead of the midterms. Decisions are due before the Court's summer recess.
“Don’t make any difference if Trump’s on ticket or not.”
Show me one, just one, 2025 or 2026 election where Trump not on the Ticket didn’t make a difference. Here in GA the 2 statewide races for offices that have been Republican since the south switched went Democrat for the first time.
In every local race, the PERCENTAGE of Democrat voters increased. The PERCENTAGE of Republical voters decreased. That is true in small Republican districts where the Republicans still won...but by a much closer margin. That is true in small Democrat districts where the Democrats won..won with a much larger margin than previously.
Tomorrow, Apr 7 is the special election to replace MAGA MTG. It is a Republican district and the Republican is expected to win....win by squeaking thru where the Democrat will get a larger margin than any election there.
What would change the results is MAGA getting away from the screen and running an effective ground game.
But your response of expecting TRUMP TO DO IT while MAGA warriors are NOT WARRIORS...not smart warriors with good tactics and strategy means that the Republicans will lose,
Republicans have successfully defended or won seats in GOP territory:
Florida U.S. House specials (2025): Republicans won both — Randy Fine in Florida's 6th District (solidly Republican, replacing Matt Gaetz) and Jimmy Patronis in the 1st District (replacing Michael Waltz). These were holds in R+ districts.
Tennessee U.S. House special (Dec. 2025): Matt Van Epps (R) won a strongly Republican district, though by a narrower margin (9 points) than the prior Republican performance.
Georgia's 14th Congressional District special: A March 2026 election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene led to an April 7 runoff between Republican Clayton Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris in a heavily R+ district (expected Republican hold).
Other Republican holds have occurred in state legislative races in Alabama, Oklahoma, Florida. Trump not being tickets never made any difference.
Hate to be a Debbie Downer, but these recent special elections aren’t boding well for us.
See post 56.
That’s all and good, but we haven’t been strong in the 50-50 districts. I live in one (Lehigh Valley, Pa.) where in 2024 Ryan Mackenzie (R) beat incumbent Susan Wild (D). Last year I saw absolutely no advertising from the Rs. This weekend I saw some Mackenzie ads. We’ll see and keep praying.
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