Republicans Fear Trump Backlash Could Cost Them the Senate

Saturday, February 07, 2026

Senate Republicans are concerned that public backlash to President Trump's handling of the economy and his aggressive deportation policies could give rise to a Democratic wave that not only sweeps away the House Republican majority, but also threatens their own three-seat majority in the upper chamber.

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Former Congressman @walshfreedom.bsky.social explains why Taylor Rehmet's upset in the TX Senate state runoff is a "BIGGER" earthquake for Republicans in this year's midterms than they realize.

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-- The Weekend on MS NOW (@theweekendmsnow.bsky.social) Feb 1, 2026 at 10:15 AM

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They should fear the loss of their lives.

#1 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-02-06 12:14 PM | Reply

Republicans should be more worried that it's costing us our Republic.

"Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?"

"A Republic, if you can keep it."

Republicans don't even seem like they're trying to keep it.

#2 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-02-06 06:02 PM | Reply

Republicans Fear Trump Backlash Could Cost Them the Senate

I would love for this to be true. But election of the insurrectionist, adjudicated rapist, 34-time convicted felon tells me to never underestimate the stupidity of the American people.

Jill Stein/Ralph Nader 2028!

#3 | Posted by censored at 2026-02-06 06:53 PM | Reply

Republicans Fear Trump Backlash Could Cost Them the Senate

Typical of cowards: blame someone else. Republicans knew that what Trump doing wasn't going to sit well with the American people yet they went along with him anyway; like sheep being led to the slaughter. Now they are going to try and distance themselves from him but it won't work. People are pissed with Trump AND his enablers.

#4 | Posted by FedUpWithPols at 2026-02-07 03:40 PM | Reply

@#2 ... Republicans don't even seem like they're trying to keep it. ...

I disagree.

Republicans do look like they are trying to win 2026 mid-terms.

But not by the want of the voters, but by manipulating the election process and its results.

#5 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-02-07 03:49 PM | Reply