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orangecrush

(31,351 posts)
Mon Jun 1, 2026, 01:12 PM 10 hrs ago

Republicans are in full blown PANIC MODE

"Yes, mainstream reports and Republican strategists indicate significant and growing anxiety within the party regarding the upcoming November midterm elections. While "panic" is a strong term, internal alarms are actively sounding due to a combination of falling presidential approval ratings, war-driven inflation, and a fractured party message.Key Drivers of GOP AnxietyThe Iran War and Economic Fallout: The ongoing war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a sharp spike in gas prices and worsened cost-of-living pressures. Strategists complain that war-driven inflation has completely overshadowed the legislative relief of their signature tax cuts.Presidential Approval Slump: President Donald Trump’s approval rating has sunk to 36%, a term low. Public polling indicates that over 60% of Americans distrust his economic and foreign policy direction, which historically spells disaster for the party in power during midterms.Lacking a Coherent Message: According to reports on MS NOW, the party is struggling to establish a unified campaign platform. In a recent public monologue, President Trump candidly stated, "I don't care about the midterms," complicating efforts by party leaders to focus on the economic issues voters care about most."

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Republicans are in full blown PANIC MODE (Original Post) orangecrush 10 hrs ago OP
no they're not, if they were they'd stand up to Trump. Instead they just encourage him. dem4decades 10 hrs ago #1
Yes they are orangecrush 10 hrs ago #3
Then do something Mz Pip 10 hrs ago #2
Republicans in disarray! orangecrush 10 hrs ago #4
It's pathetic but appropriate... SWBTATTReg 10 hrs ago #5
Thanks orangecrush 9 hrs ago #6
Their platform is Fascist takeover. GoodRaisin 9 hrs ago #7
It's all they have orangecrush 9 hrs ago #8
Absolutely true. Trump did not panic before the 2020 elevtion. wnylib 8 hrs ago #13
Link please. TIA Celerity 9 hrs ago #9
Sorry orangecrush 9 hrs ago #10
So it is a Google AI summary? Celerity 9 hrs ago #11
Looks that way orangecrush 8 hrs ago #14
Not surprised. Emile 8 hrs ago #12

SWBTATTReg

(26,465 posts)
5. It's pathetic but appropriate...
Mon Jun 1, 2026, 01:33 PM
10 hrs ago

These so-called die-hard republicans are in truth, cowards against one of their own, and are afraid of even his shadow, yet the lowest of the lowest democrats in Congress will stand up against tRUMP in a heartbeat. Gives me comfort that we have these people in Congress standing by our side in these idiotic times under idiot tRUMP.

GoodRaisin

(11,101 posts)
7. Their platform is Fascist takeover.
Mon Jun 1, 2026, 01:55 PM
9 hrs ago

They will try everything in the book to invalidate the coming elections. I don’t know if they will be successful but I damn sure know they will cheat any way they can.

orangecrush

(31,351 posts)
8. It's all they have
Mon Jun 1, 2026, 02:18 PM
9 hrs ago

And you can not rule a nation with this many people by force for long.

wnylib

(26,598 posts)
13. Absolutely true. Trump did not panic before the 2020 elevtion.
Mon Jun 1, 2026, 02:41 PM
8 hrs ago

He just worked on rigging it, then had violence as a backup plan when rigging didn't work.

He will do the same thing this year. Rig the election. Refuse to accept losses.

His refusal might include seizing voting machines and declaring massive fraud. Or physically intimidating I people at the polls. Or just openly canceling elections and declaring himself dictator due to a manufactured national emergency.

What he actually does will depend on how things look in November.

How our Dem elected officials and the general public respond to Trump's actions will depend on what he does.

Buckle your seat belts. Rough ride ahead.

orangecrush

(31,351 posts)
10. Sorry
Mon Jun 1, 2026, 02:27 PM
9 hrs ago

This is what popped up after asking Google the question.

Each paragraph had a link to sources, but they vanished when I cut and pasted.

They sources were mainstream news platforms such as WSJ, MSN, and NBC.

If you type "are Republicans panicking over the mid term elections", you will get close to the same result.


Emile

(43,546 posts)
12. Not surprised.
Mon Jun 1, 2026, 02:37 PM
8 hrs ago

Affordability Issue: Rising costs of living, including groceries and healthcare, are major concerns for voters.

Trump's Approval Ratings: Trump's approval has dropped significantly, with recent polls showing it as low as 36%.

Public Sentiment: Many voters express dissatisfaction with the current economic situation, impacting GOP support.

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