Democrats Gain Momentum Ahead of 2026 Midterms as Republican Support Falls: How Far Can They Go?

Polling on the 2026 Midterm elections shows big gains for Democrats as Trump causes chaos for the economy. Chuck and Mike talk about how Democrats can take advantage of Republican blunders and how Republicans seek to stop them.

In this Episode:

• Midterm polling: Trump’s poor economy shows consequences for Republicans, mimicking the 2024 Biden drag
• New developments in Trump’s continued attempts at suppression of mail-in voting
• Democrats take advantage of Trump’s collapsing support, setting eyes on R +12, 15, 16 seats
• New poll shows corruption as major issue on minds of most Americans
• Will Trump use his PAC to save Republican seats?

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Recorded September 2, 2026

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Referenced in This Episode

• House Majority PAC - HMP Poll: Leela Gray LEADS Anna Paulina Luna in FL-13: https://www.thehousemajoritypac.com/news/hmp-poll-leela-gray-leads-anna-paulina-luna-in-fl-13 
• YouGov - A rising share of Americans say the economy is getting worse: https://yougov.com/en-us/articles/54815-a-rising-share-of-americans-say-the-economy-is-getting-worse 
• CNN - USPS whistleblower describes new plans for voting by mail hidden from the public: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/01/politics/usps-whistleblower-mail-ballot-rules-trump 
• Daily Mail - Embattled Republican Ken Paxton makes embarrassing Four Seasons gaffe while campaigning in Texas: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16093391/Embattled-Republican-Ken-Paxton-Four-Seasons.html
• Gallup - Record-High 89% in U.S. Say Government Corruption Widespread: https://news.gallup.com/poll/713933/record-high-say-government-corruption-widespread.aspx 

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