Definitely. We have a good chance of Democrats gaining seats. if we keep our focus on the midterms. THAT is what's important right now. If the Democrats gain the majority in both the senate and house, they will show how much (hopefully) that they can block the Dictator Dimwit A**h**e from accomplishing more to establish his dictatorship. I believe it will encourage more people to vote in 2028--and NOT vote republiCRAP.
If the midterms were about congressional inaction versus needed action, more people would pay attention. Un fortunately the side arms are all about my SUPER PAC vs. your SUPERPAC. Do we want to fix politics, not just band aide the problems? Focus on campaign finance reform to get the uber-rich influence out of all our parties and term limits for everyone including the Supreme Court. You can build an excellent case for both of these. But, we don't. Instead we focus on the lack of personal integrity of the candidates. How junior highish
Unfortunately Harris and AOC are out. 53% of white women will never vote for them or any other woman. They didn’t vote for Hillary either. So until uneducated white women get their act together, we won’t have a FEMALE PRESIDENT.
Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you for writing this. I’m afraid the Dems will decide it is the right thing to do and make another really big mistake in 2028.
And, I completely agree, Mary Senior. The Dems need to take control of the House and Senate, with the wide-eyed knowledge that one Supreme Court seat could likely go up for grabs. After November, please please spare the agony of watching Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and even AOC try to run in this environment. Can we be practical for once in our history and elect two senators who carry the credentials of leadership and valor and consider Senator Whitehouse and Senator Kelley? Please ....? Trying to be champions of very worthy DEI ambitions is what got us in this jam. It will not change overnight when people on the right are anti-vaxxers, anti-science, and anti-gender equity. The damages need to be undone... but it will not happen by executive order.
Yes as an 85 yr old independent we need many of the talented Dem women out there. AOC can win her seat which is important. Cait Conley ,woman in Westchester County might push Mike Lawlor into running for Gov.of NY. Dems can win a slight majority in the House. That's first step on thousand mile journey.
Totally agree. Problem is there are too many MCP's (mainly republiCRAPS) who would/will NEVER vote for a woman (for president) no matter what. Then again--whoever thought we'd have a black man at some point in the Oval Office? It happened in that case so it just might happen regarding a woman.
If James Carville wants to leave the Democratic Party because Hasan Piker supported Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan—and if Bill Maher wants to follow him—I will help them pack their bags, drive them to the airport and wave goodbye as they fly off to some sunny beach to drink margaritas in retirement.
I deeply respect what both men have contributed over the years. But this is not 1992, a different War Room, and the Democratic Party does not belong to political consultants, television personalities, wealthy donors, socialists, moderates or any other single faction. It belongs to everyone willing to defend democracy, protect working people and stop Donald Trump.
“President Trump doesn't much care if Republicans lose the House and/or the Senate in the midterms this fall.
• Yes, he'd prefer a big win, but he seems indifferent to the election and the possibility of endless Democratic investigations of his family, wealth and policies, his closest advisers tell us.
• A big reason: Trump knows he'll emerge just as strong, or even stronger, heading into his final two years, at least among Republicans.
Why it matters: Trump will enjoy a more pro-Trump Republican Congress, win or lose; gleefully play '28 kingmaker and further test the boundaries of presidential power beyond legislating, his preferred method anyway. He'll use pardons to protect his people, the advisers say.”
Three dramas to watch post-November:
1. Trump will flirt with running again in '28 until the bitter end, but it's all about PR and keeping Vance and Rubio in their place.
2. As potential outside-the-walls competition in '28, the White House is watching Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) and Sen. Josh Hawley (Mo.).
Most importantly: A constitutional clash over congressional oversight, among the last and most vital powers lawmakers hold dear. What happens if Trump orders his entire administration, family and friends to just ignore Congress?”
From The Peaceful Solution:
The Midterms Will Not Solve the Problem
Most Americans disapprove of His Royal Heinous, but they are looking for an easy solution. One that will not require even a small sacrifice on their part, or any disruption to their life.
They are putting too much faith in what the midterms will do. The midterms may have a beneficial psychologic effect but in reality the outcome will have little or no practical effect, unless the Dems can get 2/3 majority in the house and senate, which they won’t. They will not be able to undo anything His Royal Heinous has done or pass new legislation, because of his veto power.
There will be investigations if the Dems take the House, but to what end. HRH will pardon all perpetrators, and they know it.
They will impeach HRH, but we’ve seen that movie twice before. Convicted in the senate and removed from office? Please.
He will continue to rule by “National Emergency“ and Executive Orders .
The greatest danger in all this is that it will appear that something beneficial is happening. The majority of people will believe the system is working. After about a year they will realize that nothing is changing. Then they will think, Oh well, he’ll be gone after the election next year.
Or will he? It took the Hungarians 16 years to get rid of Orban, and the Project 2025 people will certainly not make the same mistakes that Orban did.
What can we do?
We, the people, still have the power of the purse. No one can control our spending, or lack of spending. The other peaceful options are failing. Time is of the essence. The longer the fascist takeover goes on, the more difficult it will be to undo.
We must go on a spending strike until the business community stops supporting His Royal Heinous and the politicians who enable him.
Nearly 70% of the U.S. economy is driven by consumer spending. You and me. Hobble the economy and the stock market.
Economic warfare is the only thing the oligarchs, the business community, will understand and act on. Call it a Surreptitious General Strike (Quiet Quitting). Go to work, do as little as possible. Stop spending money except on essentials. Quit feeding the corporate beast that supports HRH.
Please: Resist. Stop cooperating. Stop spending. Stop the fascist takeover.
Thank you for restacking, and sharing, to help Spread the Word!
"There will be investigations if the Dems take the House, but to what end. HRH will pardon all perpetrators, and they know it." Investigations are a waste of time and money - it is time to get totally strategic... get control of committees, and then douse the perpetrators... with the economic and military losses we have to face.
Definitely. We have a good chance of Democrats gaining seats. if we keep our focus on the midterms. THAT is what's important right now. If the Democrats gain the majority in both the senate and house, they will show how much (hopefully) that they can block the Dictator Dimwit A**h**e from accomplishing more to establish his dictatorship. I believe it will encourage more people to vote in 2028--and NOT vote republiCRAP.
If the midterms were about congressional inaction versus needed action, more people would pay attention. Un fortunately the side arms are all about my SUPER PAC vs. your SUPERPAC. Do we want to fix politics, not just band aide the problems? Focus on campaign finance reform to get the uber-rich influence out of all our parties and term limits for everyone including the Supreme Court. You can build an excellent case for both of these. But, we don't. Instead we focus on the lack of personal integrity of the candidates. How junior highish
Unfortunately Harris and AOC are out. 53% of white women will never vote for them or any other woman. They didn’t vote for Hillary either. So until uneducated white women get their act together, we won’t have a FEMALE PRESIDENT.
Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you for writing this. I’m afraid the Dems will decide it is the right thing to do and make another really big mistake in 2028.
And, I completely agree, Mary Senior. The Dems need to take control of the House and Senate, with the wide-eyed knowledge that one Supreme Court seat could likely go up for grabs. After November, please please spare the agony of watching Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and even AOC try to run in this environment. Can we be practical for once in our history and elect two senators who carry the credentials of leadership and valor and consider Senator Whitehouse and Senator Kelley? Please ....? Trying to be champions of very worthy DEI ambitions is what got us in this jam. It will not change overnight when people on the right are anti-vaxxers, anti-science, and anti-gender equity. The damages need to be undone... but it will not happen by executive order.
I hate to admit that you're right here, but you definitely are.
Yes as an 85 yr old independent we need many of the talented Dem women out there. AOC can win her seat which is important. Cait Conley ,woman in Westchester County might push Mike Lawlor into running for Gov.of NY. Dems can win a slight majority in the House. That's first step on thousand mile journey.
Totally agree. Problem is there are too many MCP's (mainly republiCRAPS) who would/will NEVER vote for a woman (for president) no matter what. Then again--whoever thought we'd have a black man at some point in the Oval Office? It happened in that case so it just might happen regarding a woman.
Completely agree... Maureen.
Al Hunt standing up with the facts for democracy, thanks
If James Carville wants to leave the Democratic Party because Hasan Piker supported Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan—and if Bill Maher wants to follow him—I will help them pack their bags, drive them to the airport and wave goodbye as they fly off to some sunny beach to drink margaritas in retirement.
I deeply respect what both men have contributed over the years. But this is not 1992, a different War Room, and the Democratic Party does not belong to political consultants, television personalities, wealthy donors, socialists, moderates or any other single faction. It belongs to everyone willing to defend democracy, protect working people and stop Donald Trump.
Man, you depress me, really.
Trump Knows: Midterms Won’t Matter
From Axios, August 2, 2026
“President Trump doesn't much care if Republicans lose the House and/or the Senate in the midterms this fall.
• Yes, he'd prefer a big win, but he seems indifferent to the election and the possibility of endless Democratic investigations of his family, wealth and policies, his closest advisers tell us.
• A big reason: Trump knows he'll emerge just as strong, or even stronger, heading into his final two years, at least among Republicans.
Why it matters: Trump will enjoy a more pro-Trump Republican Congress, win or lose; gleefully play '28 kingmaker and further test the boundaries of presidential power beyond legislating, his preferred method anyway. He'll use pardons to protect his people, the advisers say.”
Three dramas to watch post-November:
1. Trump will flirt with running again in '28 until the bitter end, but it's all about PR and keeping Vance and Rubio in their place.
2. As potential outside-the-walls competition in '28, the White House is watching Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) and Sen. Josh Hawley (Mo.).
Most importantly: A constitutional clash over congressional oversight, among the last and most vital powers lawmakers hold dear. What happens if Trump orders his entire administration, family and friends to just ignore Congress?”
From The Peaceful Solution:
The Midterms Will Not Solve the Problem
Most Americans disapprove of His Royal Heinous, but they are looking for an easy solution. One that will not require even a small sacrifice on their part, or any disruption to their life.
They are putting too much faith in what the midterms will do. The midterms may have a beneficial psychologic effect but in reality the outcome will have little or no practical effect, unless the Dems can get 2/3 majority in the house and senate, which they won’t. They will not be able to undo anything His Royal Heinous has done or pass new legislation, because of his veto power.
There will be investigations if the Dems take the House, but to what end. HRH will pardon all perpetrators, and they know it.
They will impeach HRH, but we’ve seen that movie twice before. Convicted in the senate and removed from office? Please.
He will continue to rule by “National Emergency“ and Executive Orders .
The greatest danger in all this is that it will appear that something beneficial is happening. The majority of people will believe the system is working. After about a year they will realize that nothing is changing. Then they will think, Oh well, he’ll be gone after the election next year.
Or will he? It took the Hungarians 16 years to get rid of Orban, and the Project 2025 people will certainly not make the same mistakes that Orban did.
What can we do?
We, the people, still have the power of the purse. No one can control our spending, or lack of spending. The other peaceful options are failing. Time is of the essence. The longer the fascist takeover goes on, the more difficult it will be to undo.
We must go on a spending strike until the business community stops supporting His Royal Heinous and the politicians who enable him.
Nearly 70% of the U.S. economy is driven by consumer spending. You and me. Hobble the economy and the stock market.
Economic warfare is the only thing the oligarchs, the business community, will understand and act on. Call it a Surreptitious General Strike (Quiet Quitting). Go to work, do as little as possible. Stop spending money except on essentials. Quit feeding the corporate beast that supports HRH.
Please: Resist. Stop cooperating. Stop spending. Stop the fascist takeover.
Thank you for restacking, and sharing, to help Spread the Word!
"There will be investigations if the Dems take the House, but to what end. HRH will pardon all perpetrators, and they know it." Investigations are a waste of time and money - it is time to get totally strategic... get control of committees, and then douse the perpetrators... with the economic and military losses we have to face.