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Five weeks before Election Day, Democratic enthusiasm is reaching a fever pitch.

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New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said the November midterms will be a referendum on the Republican Party.

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-- Newsweek (@newsweek.com) 9:56 PM · Oct 1, 2026

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... In the midst of such confidence, however, Democrats are ignoring glaring vulnerabilities that threaten to undermine the unstoppable blue wave they say is coming.

Look no further than swing-state New Hampshire, where Democratic leaders are sounding the alarm about political challenges that could jeopardize Rep. Chris Pappas' campaign for an open Senate seat and undermine the party's ability to win races around the country.

Democrats point to Republicans' overwhelming financial advantage that is allowing them to dominate the airwaves in the closing days of the campaign. At the same time, the Democrats' brand remains deeply unpopular, and they have virtually no margin for error in midterm races that are playing out largely in Republican-leaning states.

New Hampshire Democratic Chairman Ray Buckley says that national Democratic leaders "have consistently been overly optimistic" as they look to expand the midterm map. He's particularly worried about his state's Senate contest, where Republicans are investing far more resources than Democrats. ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-10-01 03:51 PM | Reply

It's the Dems.

They'll snatch defeat from the jaws of victory and give a press conference acting like they've won where Chuck laughs at his own jokes alone and everyone else looks shifty and uncomfortable.

#2 | Posted by jpw at 2026-10-01 06:25 PM | Reply

@#2 ... They'll snatch defeat from the jaws of victory ...

Yup.

It almost seems to be their modis operandi.

#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-10-01 07:10 PM | Reply

"They'll" "their". Anybody in this thread not a dem?

#4 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-10-02 09:50 AM | Reply

Anybody in this thread not a dem?

#4 | Posted by sitzkrieg

I've never been affiliated. But I see absolutely no reason to vote for a Republican. None.

#5 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2026-10-02 12:29 PM | Reply

As to the topic. The overconfidence of Dems is often their Achilles heal. The lack of action on issues is another. While they're campaigning, Dems often express good ideas for what needs to be done. They're follow through sux though.

#6 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2026-10-02 12:43 PM | Reply

I've never been affiliated. But I see absolutely no reason to vote for a Republican. None.

#5 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2026-10-02 12:29 PM | Reply | Flag:

Unless you are voting Lib or Greenie, that makes you a Democrat.

#7 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-10-02 12:58 PM | Reply

#7

If you're not voting anything but Republican, you're a bigoted fascist.

#8 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2026-10-02 01:11 PM | Reply

Just example #753 of why money should be out of politics

#9 | Posted by MBlue at 2026-10-02 01:15 PM | Reply

#7

...But thanks for proving that you can't produce a good reason to vote Republican.

#10 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2026-10-02 01:15 PM | Reply

I stopped making predictions of what Americans will do after Trumpy apparently won the first time.

I had no idea we as a people would choose a hateful ignorant criminally negligent incompetent narcissistic liar to lead the most powerful nation on earth in one of the most critical times on earth.

But I do feel like accountability is coming. I also realize now it probably won't look anything like I think it should or accomplish near what needs to be done to recover from the Great American FAFO.

Trumpy and his co-conspirators belong in prison. And that is obviously not going to happen.

#11 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-10-02 01:32 PM | Reply

#10 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2026-10-02 01:15 PM | Reply | Flag:

Child, I'm a Democrat. Not sure why so many of you are afraid of the label? Tired of being tied to gross incompetence? Embrace it. It's the best we've got.

#12 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-10-02 01:35 PM | Reply

And if you hate it, there's things you can do about it, like participate in the party on any day besides election day.

democrats.org

#13 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-10-02 01:47 PM | Reply

Both Parties Suck.

The Republicans suck More.

Change Ain't Coming.

War is.

#14 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-10-02 02:00 PM | Reply

War is.

#14 | POSTED BY EFFETEPOSER

Winter is Always coming.

There will be wars and rumors of wars.

Forever.

Apparently.

#15 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-10-02 02:09 PM | Reply

Republican goes after Dem child...

www.youtube.com

ok, sorta

#16 | Posted by Corky at 2026-10-02 02:13 PM | Reply

I'm a Democrat.

#12 | Posted by sitzkrieg

lol! Suuure you are.

#17 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2026-10-02 02:21 PM | Reply

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