Devastating Scenario Could 'End the GOP’s Total Grip' on State Power

Devastating scenario could 'end the GOP’s total grip' on state power

Analysis of the 2026 midterms often focuses on control of Congress along with gubernatorial races. But control of state legislatures will also be determined in the midterms, and according to The New Republic's Perry Bacon, a major blue wave could reduce the number of red states."The Democrats are poised to gain control of the House and potentially the Senate this November, which would substantially weaken President Trump and MAGA at the national…

How the Midterms Could Shrink Red State America—and Why It Matters

The Democrats are poised to gain control of the House and potentially the Senate this November, which would substantially weaken President Trump and MAGA at the national level. But many of the worst Republican ideas are implemented at the state level, and as long as Trump is in the White House blocking progress of any sort at the federal level, the only path to sane, just policies is through the states. So that’s why it’s great and super-importa…