Heading Into 2026, Democrats Are on the Brink of Success – and Self-Sabotage

2026 elections to keep an eye on

Next year will see multiple heated elections across the nation, several of which will be held before the November midterm elections. Democrats are vying to retake control of the House of Representatives, where Republicans only have a small majority, and are aiming to keep the lower chamber under their control while maintaining their three-seat majority in the Senate. These are the elections to watch: Texas Senate Republican primary Sen. John Cor…

Heading into 2026, Democrats are on the brink of success – and self-sabotage

After a victorious November, Democrats appear set to see a blue wave come 2026. Historical trends are on their side – the party in power almost always loses sets in the midterm – they lead generic Congressional polling by 3-points per RealClearPolitics’ average, and they’ve had a string of off-year wins across the country. Yet while Democrats’ momentum heading into a crucial midterm year seems intact, there is the very real risk that they shoot …

Moderate Democrats push back as progressives move to oust Jeffries, Clark over Trump strategy

Moderate Democrats defend House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries against progressive challenges, arguing party leadership remains effective despite criticism.

Moderate Democrats push back as progressives move to oust Jeffries, Clark over Trump strategy – Democratic Accent

Moderate Democrats in the House of Representatives pushed back against far-left portions of their base, rejecting claims that party leaders in the House should be replaced for failing to effectively oppose President Donald Trump. Challenges to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., have been more visible than substantive, moderates told …