Midterm Congressional Elections Of 2026

Election Day Has Arrived: Hopefully, An Occasion Of Holding Donald Trump And The MAGA Republican Party Fully Accountable For Horrendous Policies!

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Finally, we have reached Election Day 2026, the Midterm State and Congressional Elections.

All decent people will be on tenterhooks today, as we await the election results, which will have a massive effect on the future of American domestic and foreign policy.

This should be, and likely will be, a turning point toward a better future.

If it turns out that Republicans do better than every indication otherwise, America will have reached a danger point, as the nation and its people will be facing a crisis atmosphere.

So the main point today is that everyone should vote, and watch this evening, and the next few days, for the news reports on the results of the elections, and the implications they have for all of us.

The Two Most Inspiring Senate Candidates–Jon Ossoff And James Talarico, And Potential Presidential-Vice Presidential Ticket In 2028 Presidential Election!

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Without any doubt, the two most inspiring Senate candidates in the upcoming Midterm Elections of 2026 are Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff and Texas Senate nominee James Talarico.

They are outstanding in promoting their views, which are enlightening, and knowing how to attack their opponents, Mike Collins and Ken Paxton, who are among the most outrageous, despicable, and corrupt, scandalous candidates that Republicans are offering to the nation in 2026.

These two Democrats are among the most decent public servants we have had in a long term, with Ossoff finishing his first Senate term, and Talarico finishing eight years in the Texas Senate.

They have humanity, compassion, decency, empathy, and common sense, and both are under age 40, with Ossoff age 39 and Talarico age 37, so a new generation of competent leaders for the long term.

Both are favored to win, and it would be a tragedy if either lost to their opponent.

And looking to the future, while neither is talking about the Presidency, they should not be dismissed as a potential team of Jon Ossoff for President and James Talarico for Vice President in 2028.

One might say they are too young, as they would be 41 and 39 respectively in 2028.

But remember Ossoff has been in the Senate for six years, and would be two more years in the Senate by 2028. And Talarico had eight years in the Texas State Senate, and would have two Senate years by 2028.

The naysayers would say NOT enough experience, but consider the following:

Richard Nixon had only six years in Congress, and was 39 when elected Vice President in 1952.

Dan Quayle was only 41 when he was elected Vice President in 1988.

JD Vance had only two years in the Senate when elected Vice President under Donald Trump in 2024, and was only 40 years old.

And William Jennings Bryan was only 36 when he ran for President in 1896.

And John C. Breckinridge was only 36 when elected Vice President in 1856.

So the idea that Talarico could not serve as Vice President at age 39 has no justification.

And Ossoff would simply be the youngest President at 41, while Theodore Roosevelt was 42 and John F. Kennedy was 43.

So the thought of a potential ticket of Ossoff and Talarico is certainly not something to be dismissed.

Donald Trump And Vladimir Putin: The New Appeasement As In 1938 Neville Chamberlain And Adolf Hitler!

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It is shocking to witness Donald Trump making agreements for diesel fuel oil with a known war criminal, who has been attempting for four and a half years to seize Ukraine, and is responsible for mass death and destruction.

The “love affair” that Trump has with Vladimir Putin, and also the leaders of China and North Korea, are a danger to American national security and has alienated all of our NATO and Asian allies, in a manner that would be difficult to reverse anytime in the near future.

For Trump to blame Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the cause of the war is purely insane, as if the United States, if attacked, would not continue to do everything possible to regain lost territory and to defeat the aggressor.

History reminds that appeasement with an enemy does not resolve a war situation, and only persistent dedication to the cause of freedom, liberty, democracy, and national identity works in the long run of history.

This is a time to remind all readers and all sane Americans of what happened when British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain conceded part of Czecholovakia (The Sudetenland), at the Munich Conference of 1938 to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. It was shameful, and led to World War II less than a year later.

One does not give in to an aggressor, and reward brutality and mass murder and destruction, rather persist in fighing such an authoritarian nation, which the Russian Federation is as much as the old Soviet Union, China, North Korea, and in the past, such nations as Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy.

It is unconscionable, immoral, unethical, and outrageous that ignorant Donald Trump, apparently not knowing history, or not caring, is willing to sacrifice a democratic nation in his quest for approval from dangerous, psychopathic tyrants.

The world is shocked by Trump’s action, and many in his own Republican Party have condemned this diesel fuel agreement, and called for its reversal, which, sadly, is unlikely to occur.

All the more reason why Democrats MUST win massive majorities in both houses of Congress for the future safety of the United States, and to take all action possible to resist Trump, and investigate the corruption of his Administration, to the maximum possible over the next two years.

Then, the Democrats must keep control of Congress and win the Presidency in 2028, and work to reverse, as much as possible, the horrendous actions of the most corrupt and dangerous President in American history, bar none.

Seven Weeks To Midterm Elections, And Democrats Are Gaining A Growing Edge Over Republicans

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A New York Times-Siena poll, with seven weeks to the Midterm Elections of 2026, is demonstrating a widening lead in the strength of the Democratic Party, to gain control of both houses of Congress from the Republican Party.

Democratic candidates have a lead over Republicans of 51-43, as Americans have anger over the growing economic inflation, the Iran War, Tariffs, the ICE abuses taking place against immigrants with many being citizens, and the growing concern over the potential dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

On a variety of issues, Democrats have substantial leads over Republicans, including:

Health Care D plus 24
Immigration D plus 7
The Deficit D plus 10
The Economy D plus 7
Cost of Living D plus 8
Foreign Wars D plus 7
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict D plus 11

Independent voters strongly prefer Democrats in this election cycle, with 57 percent planning to vote for Democratic candidates.

Even white voters without college degrees are now a majority against Donald Trump, and voters in general see Republicans as more extreme, elitist, and corrupt, and prefer Democrats on cultural and economic issues.

By an 11 point margin, voters prefer a Democratic Congress, rather than a Republican Congress, for the upcoming 120th Congress (2027-2029).

Younger voters now favor Democrats by 35 percentage points; Hispanic voters by 43 points; and Independent voters by 23 points.

Only 18 percent of Generation Z voters (under age 30), prefer Donald Trump.

Only 28 percent of voters approve of Trump’s handling of the economy, while the massive number of 71 percent disapprove.

So the political situation for Democrats looks very promising, and one must remember that the party in the White House traditionally loses seats, and often control of Congress, in midterm elections.

The Problematical Senator John Fetterman, Who Could Prevent A Democratic Majority In The US Senate, Even If Democrats Gain Four Seats To A Majority

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Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has become a growing problem for the party, as his commitment to his job as a Senator, and his commitment to the Democratic Party, is becoming an alarm bell.

Since Fetterman had a stroke in 2022 before the election for the Senate, and was in a mental hospital for clinical depression for two months in early 2023, his behavior and personality have changed dramatically, with former staff members claiming he has displayed erratic behavior.

Fetterman fails to meet his constituents in town halls or appear at important meetings inside and outside the Senate.

His behavior, including wearing inappropriate clothing (hoodie, sweatshirt and shorts) in the Senate and elsewhere, marks him as an oddity, and as a gadfly, and he has expressed discontent with the party that elected him to the Senate in 2022.

It makes many of his colleagues and many others to wonder if at some point, if the Democrats were to win a gain of four seats in November 2026, that he might switch parties to the Republicans, destroying the ability of Democrats to control the majority, and pursue their agenda and investigate the corruption, scandals, and power grabbing of President Donald Trump.

Many former Senate staff members have reported on his lack of interest in doing his job as a Senator, and have pointed out that his major goals seem to be to cultivate relationships with conservative media figures, and advocate for the Israeli government, despite their endless war against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.

Fetterman has become an unreliable gadfly, and a “lone wolf” that reminds many of Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona and Joe Manchin of West Virginia, who often worked against their Democratic colleagues.

As Lieutenant Governor (2019-2023) under Governor Tom Wolf, he did not get along with the governor, and Wolfe continued to express issues with Fetterman’s behavior and poor approach in dealing with the Democratic Party and with constituents.

Newly elected Governor Josh Shapiro, since 2023, has also had issues with Fetterman and his unwillingness to conform to normal standards and interactions with his party and the state government.

Fetterman has often supported Donald Trump, on his pursuit of control of Greenland, and most notably, the Iran War.

There are at least three present or former members of the House of Representatives delegation, who are seen as potential challengers for Fetterman in the upcoming 2028 Senate race:

Conor Lamb (2018-2023) who lost to Fetterman in the Senate primary in 2022; Brendan Boyle since 2015; and Chris DeLuzio since 2023.

It seems certain there will be a primary battle for this Pennsylvania Senate seat in 2028, and the question is whether Fetterman will have switched to the Republican Party before that election, as he is seen as totally unreliable and unstable.

Tucker Carlson Move Toward Third Party Movement: Splintering Of Republican Party After Trump!

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Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is making moves toward a third party movement, disillusioned with Donald Trump, and making for a massive split in the MAGA movement, as planning for the Presidential Election of 2028 moves forward, even before the likely disastrous Republican Party Midterm Elections in November 2026.

Joined by former Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and outgoing Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie at his Maine compound, Carlson announced a ten point program of opposition to Donald Trump and his policies and programs.

Particular emphasis was given to the fury over the Iran War; US support of Israel in its war in Gaza; and the controversy of release of the Epstein files.

If this splinter movement of discontented MAGA Republicans gets off the ground, it could spell massive trouble for the Republican Party in the battle over the Presidency in 2028.

While Carlson denies he would announce as a Presidential candidate, there is the potential for others disillusioned with Donald Trump on the extreme Right to complicate the potential for Vice President JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, Ron DeSantis, Josh Hawley, Tom Cotton, or other potential contenders.

Two “Independent” Senate Candidates In Nebraska And Montana Give Hope To Democrats!

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Presently, there are two Independents in the US Senate–Bernie Sanders of Vermont, and Angus King of Maine, who both join the Democratic caucus.

In the upcoming Midterm Congressional Elections of 2026, two strongly Republican states have Independents running who give hope to Democrats that if they were able to be elected, they would clearly join the Democratic caucus, while reserving their independence as Sanders and King have done for many years.

These are Dan Osborn, age 51, in Nebraska, and Seth Bodnar, age 47, in Montana, and if either were to win the Senate seats in their states, it would insure that Democrats would control the Senate majority with their help and support on most issues.

This, along with the many potential Democratic Senate candidates who are in their 30s, 40s, and early 50s, would make the US Senate vastly younger in membership for the near future.

Osborn is a US Navy veteran, industrial mechanic, former labor union leader, who challenged incumbent Republican Senator Deb Fischer in 2024, losing by only 7 points, in a race no one thought would be anywhere near that close.

Osborn is now challenging Senator Pete Ricketts, former Governor, who is finishing out the term of former Senator Ben Sasse, who resigned in 2023. Osborn is running as a “rugged guy”, portrayed in similar terms as Graham Platner, who is running for the Maine Senate seat race as a Democrat against Maine Governor Janet Mills, for the opportunity to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.

Osborn is running on a populist platform, promoting small businesses, family farmers, and workers, and the Democrats, who have not run candidates in recent times in Nebraska, decided they would support him informally, and not have a Democrat in the race. Early indications show a nip and tuck race in polls, so Osborn just might win as an Independent, and bring relative youth to the Senate.

In Montana, Seth Bodnar, age 47, former President of the University of Montana, is running as an Independent, with no strong Democratic opponent for what will be an open seat, as Republican Senator Steve Daines decided not to run for reelection, and endorsed former US Attorney Kurt Alme minutes before the primary deadline.

Bodnar is a US Military Academy graduate who served in Iraq, and was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. He was encouraged to run as an Independent by former Democratic Senator Jon Tester.
So there is a reasonable chance that Bodner could win the Senate race as an Independent, but with leanings toward the Democratic Party agenda, and would likely join the Democratic caucus in the Senate as an Independent.

Potential For Up To 10 New Young Democrats In US Senate

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The odds are growing that a new generation of young Democrats could end up creating a “youth movement” in the US Senate if they can win seats in this fall’s midterm elections.

If good fortune were to occur, there is the potential of up to 10 new young US Senators, beginning with James Talarico in the Texas Senate race, and only 36 years old.

Others in their 30s are Iowa Senate candidate Zach Wahls (34) and Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow (39).

Those candidates in their 40s include Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (41) and Michigan Senate candidate Abu El-Sayed (41); Michigan Senate candidate Haley Stevens (42); New Hampshire Senate candidate Chris Pappas (45); Minnesota Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan (46); Massachusetts Senate candidate Seth Moulton (47) and Iowa Senate candidate Josh Turek (47).

Those candidates in the early 50s include Florida Senate candidate Alexander Vindman (50) and Kentucky Senate candidate Amy McGrath (50); Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola (52); and Minnesota Senate candidate Angie Craig (54).

Second Highest Number Of Republican Congressional Retirements Since 1930, Only Surpassed In 2018!

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The Republican Party in the US House of Representatives is in crisis mode, as they are on the way to what is likely to be massive losses in the Midterm Congressional Elections of 2026.

THe fact that 2026 is witnessing the second highest number of Republican members of the House of Representatives choosing NOT to run for reelection, only surpassed in the past hundred years in 2018, which saw a loss of 40 House seats, is a sign of the dire straits the party faces under the unpopular policies of Donald Trump.

44 Republicans chose not to run in 2018, and now in 2026, 39 have decided not to run for reelection, or run for a Senate seat or Governorship instead.

119th Congress So Far Most Unaccomplished Congress Since World War II!

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The 119th Congress, in its first year, has accomplished the worst record of any Congress, since records were kept since World War II.

One cannot expect the next session to be any better, and many members of the House of Representatives are either announced retirements, or plan to announce such soon.

Some are going on to run for Governor of their state or the US Senate, but most are just leaving elective office, feeling there is little motivation to stay, and in many cases, facing threats perpetrated by Donald Trump and his government against them.

The statistics are shocking!

As of now, Congress has only passed into law 128 bills, the worst since the 104th Congress (1995-1997), which had 430 bills passed into law, and was also the first Republican controlled Congress in 40 years, part of the “Republican Revolution” under Newt Gingrich!

This reality makes it seems clear that the Republicans are on the road to major losses and repudiation in the Midterm Congressional Elections of 2026!