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Republicans are expressing growing concerns about the 2026 midterm elections following shifts in recent special elections and unfavorable polling data. Special races in traditionally Republican strongholds like Texas, Mississippi, and Georgia have trended toward Democrats, signaling potential vulnerabilities. Market predictions and surveys indicate Democrats could regain control of both the House and Senate.

February 01, 2026 Reported by AI

A competitive three-way Democratic primary for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat is raising concerns among party leaders about ideological divisions and the race's impact on Senate control. Candidates Mallory McMorrow, Rep. Haley Stevens, and Abdul El-Sayed are vying to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters, with polls showing a tight contest. The August 2026 primary is seen as crucial for Democrats' path to reclaiming the Senate majority.

A renewed debate over “Abolish ICE” is revisiting arguments that the agency’s interior-enforcement mission has enabled abuses and politicization. Supporters of eliminating ICE say immigration enforcement could be reassigned elsewhere, while opponents argue the slogan oversimplifies a complex set of functions and risks backlash.

January 08, 2026 Reported by AI

A growing rift over Israel is complicating House Democrats' plans to regain control in the 2026 midterms. Left-leaning challengers are targeting pro-Israel incumbents in states like New York, Michigan, New Jersey, and Illinois. These primary battles risk draining resources and weakening the party's unified message against Republicans.

Civil rights attorney Sherrilyn Ifill argues that Democrats are reluctant to confront racism as a driving force behind Donald Trump’s political appeal, warning that this reluctance could delay urgently needed action. In a recent podcast discussion, she cautions that misplaced institutional trust and a tendency to normalize crisis hinder recognition of unraveling democratic norms, and she calls for a renewed commitment to the ideals embodied in the 14th Amendment.

December 16, 2025 Reported by AI Fact checked

Progressive Democrat Aftyn Behn fell short of flipping a Republican-held US House seat in Tennessee’s December 2 special election but cut deeply into the GOP’s advantage. Her performance, alongside other 2025 races, has prompted Democrats to view the results as an early sign of potential momentum heading into the 2026 midterms.