The Trump Era Is One of GOP Decline

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Trump Wins. Other Republicans Lose

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A year after President Donald Trump's re-election, Republicans are already seeing their gains among Latino voters erode, recent election results and polling suggest. Here's what's changed and what it could mean for next year's midterm elections.

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An OpEd from the Washington Examiner, as reposted by the American Enterprise Institute, or AEI...

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Here's one measure of the partisan shift in the Trump era: In 2016, Republicans controlled 31 governorships and 68 legislative chambers. Come January, the GOP will control only 26 governorships and 57 legislative chambers (more than a 15% reduction on both scores).

In the Trump era, here's the rule: Elections in which Trump is on the ballot, the GOP does fine. In elections in which he is not, the GOP does poorly.

This isn't just about incumbent disadvantage in midterm elections. Even during former President Joe Biden's presidency, when Trump was the head of the GOP, its most recent nominee, and its next nominee, Democrats historically performed well. For instance, in 2022, they gained trifectas in four states, taking control of the legislatures in Michigan and Minnesota, and winning the governorships of Maryland and Massachusetts " all while their party controlled the White House.

Source: www.aei.org

#1 | Posted by A_Friend at 2025-11-17 05:54 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Decline doesn't quite say it...'GOP goes into 'Spin, Crash and Burn mode' says it better.

#2 | Posted by Wardog at 2025-11-17 05:58 PM | Reply

#2 I am experiencing vast amounts of Schadenfreude, watching the internecine warfare going on within MAGA.

'Tis a wonder to behold, and a complete justification for my recent investment in popcorn ahead of the Trump tariff tax forthcoming.

A wonder, I tell you!

To behold!

#3 | Posted by A_Friend at 2025-11-17 06:09 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

They picked trump because of pre-trump decline. Deplorables for the "win".

#4 | Posted by Brennnn at 2025-11-18 11:11 AM | Reply

Is Trump the AntiChrist or Something?

I Mean WTF.

When that SOB finally Dies they better put a holly stake through his Heart to Be Sure.

He might Come Back.....

#5 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2025-11-18 12:44 PM | Reply

Remember back when Joe Biden was talking up student loan forgiveness and he emptied the Strategic Petroleum Reserves to lower gas prices??? Remember what was coming soon after that??? Midterms.

Trump is going to hold those tariff dividend checks until summer of 2026. and most of you will cry that he used it to buy the midterms.

#6 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-18 02:29 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Trump is going to hold those tariff dividend checks until summer of 2026. and most of you will cry that he used it to buy the midterms.

#6 | Posted by lfthndthrds

And you'll applaud it after admitting that you attacked biden for doing something similar.

Only biden didn't RAISE the price of gas himself which required using the petroleum reserve.
Trump HIMSELF raised the price of goods, which makes americans need assistance cash.

Trump is great at 20 percent fixing a problem that he 100 percent created.

#7 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-11-18 02:36 PM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 3

which required using the petroleum reserve.

Whatever happened to Lewzer filling that back up anyway? The rate of level increase is lower since he took over in January.

#8 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-11-18 02:57 PM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 2

#6 Ain't gonna be any dividend checks. The tariffs are illegal, they're gonna have to be paid back.

And American memories might be short, but we're going to remember WHY prices went up on everything, and who did it. Midterms are less than a year away, Stinky is still trying to hurt us with more tariffs.

#9 | Posted by DarkVader at 2025-11-18 07:39 PM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

Biden forgives student loans, Biden sells out energy reserves....

Whatever happened to Lewzer filling that back up anyway?
#8 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-11-18 02:57 PM | Reply | Flag:

Biden's mistakes are now somehow Trump's to fix.. Ladies and Gentlemen, you have a retarded Kanuck to correct. lewzer

#10 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-18 08:34 PM | Reply

Biden's mistakes are now somehow Trump's to fix.

Lewzer promised to fill it back up. He didn't.

Promises not kept.

#11 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-11-18 08:40 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Lewzer promised to fill it back up. He didn't.
Promises not kept.

#11 | Posted by REDIAL

Stick to Canada DialAgain, you know nothing about America.

US Slowly Replenishes Strategic Petroleum Reserve into 2025 - Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Events - EnergyNow.com EnergyNow

#12 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-11-18 09:25 PM | Reply

"We will bring prices down, fill our strategic reserves up again right to the top, and export American energy all over the world." - Lewzer, Inaugural address, January, 2025

Biden was filling it faster when he left office.

#13 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-11-18 09:36 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Biden was filling it faster when he left office.
#13 | Posted by REDIAL

So....

#14 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-11-18 10:28 PM | Reply

So it's been an era of epic wins and no republican decline.

#15 | Posted by THEBULL at 2025-11-18 10:43 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

"Biden's mistakes are now somehow Trump's to fix."

Well isn't that the whole point of changing leadership?

#16 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-11-18 10:48 PM | Reply

"Trump is going to hold those tariff dividend checks until summer of 2026. and most of you will cry that he used it to buy the midterms."

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#17 | Posted by pumpkinhead at 2025-11-18 11:18 PM | Reply

Biden's mistakes are now somehow Trump's to fix.. Ladies and Gentlemen, you have a retarded Kanuck to correct. lewzer

#10 | Posted by lfthndthrds

Even IF your fantasy about biden's mistakes was real...
Trump campaigned on fixing biden's mistakes you moron. Trump is the whiniest bitch on the planet when he has all the power and all the advantages. And he make you losers lower your standards so far that you now don't expect trump to fix anything.

EVERY president has to fix mistakes from the past. Only one whines about it this much. If you can't address past mistakes you're in the wrong job.

#18 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-11-19 12:08 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

So it's been an era of epic wins and no republican decline.

#15 | Posted by THEBULL

And the brainwashed morons root for the billionaires and con men to continue raping them.

#19 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2025-11-19 12:09 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

In Presidential elections Republicans' racism is the dominant issue for them but in Mid-term elections their own economic interests are the most important issue.

#20 | Posted by danni at 2025-11-19 07:29 AM | Reply

Is "America First" really just a euphemism for "America Alone"? The damage Trump is doing to America's standing in the world will take decades to repair for "America Alone"? Trump's foreign policies are damaging America's relationships with other nations around the world which will take decades to repair. Such a stupid person that we are embarrassed by on a daily basis!

#21 | Posted by danni at 2025-11-19 07:38 AM | Reply

I wish it was just Republicans decline but, unfortunately, it is really American decline! It will take decades for America to heal from the Trump disease!

#22 | Posted by danni at 2025-11-19 08:05 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

I wish it was just Republicans decline but, unfortunately, it is really American decline! It will take decades for America to heal from the Trump disease!

#23 | Posted by danni at 2025-11-19 08:26 AM | Reply

Biden was filling it faster when he left office.

#13 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-11-18 09:36 PM | Reply | Flag:

The only thing Biden was filling when he left office was his adult diaper.

#24 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-19 08:42 AM | Reply

Well isn't that the whole point of changing leadership?

#16 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-11-18 10:48 PM | Reply | Flag:

How about you quit voting fro racist, old boomers who fuck everything up...

#25 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-19 08:43 AM | Reply

The daughter-boning orange child rapist is famous for filling his his depends with Putin's ball snot.

#26 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-11-19 08:44 AM | Reply

The only thing Biden was filling when he left office was his adult diaper.
#24 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTHRDS

I think you'll find Trump fills his at least as fast but doesn't get changed out until the graveyard shift takes over.

#27 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-11-19 08:46 AM | Reply

The only thing Biden was filling when he left office was his adult diaper.
#24 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTHRDS

Every accusation is a confession, with these Adult Diaper Wearers.
Did you do too much cocaine, or did you injure yourself catastrophically with alcohol, diaper boy?

#28 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-11-19 09:07 AM | Reply

#25 You know, Left Hind Thrids, I find it quite telling that you claim that it was old boomers who fuck everything up.

Considering the fact that you are the genetic by-product of at least one "old boomer," I can certainly understand your point of view, that they fuck everything up.

That's what you see in the mirror each and every morning when you get up.

#29 | Posted by A_Friend at 2025-11-19 09:22 AM | Reply

"you claim that it was old boomers who fuck everything up."

He was raised to blame everything on someone else.
Like he grew up in the white trailer ghetto.
Democrat Hoax!
Trump Didnu Nuffin!

#30 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-11-19 09:35 AM | Reply

#30 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-11-19 09:35 AM | Reply | Flag:

You're the dumbass that claimed the change of leadership was needed to clean this mess up... Stick to your fluffer role at the bath house, fat bitch.

#31 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-11-19 10:24 AM | Reply

"You're the dumbass that claimed the change of leadership was needed to clean this mess up."

No, retard.
I claimed the reason to change leadership is to change the way things are being done, in any organization.
You are the retard who said the new leader shouldn't be expected to fix the old leader's mistakes.

#32 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-11-19 10:26 AM | Reply

Stick to your wheelchair, you fucking loser.

If I met you in real life I'd tip you over and laugh.

#33 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-11-19 10:26 AM | Reply

change of leadership was needed to clean this mess up.

#31 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTHRDS

Trump in prison is suddenly back on the table.

The word is that he's swearing vengeance against all those who violated him yesterday on the Epstein thing.

So, yet more reasons to lock his criminal ass away.

#34 | Posted by Zed at 2025-11-19 10:28 AM | Reply