RedState
Without a recession or depression, a “blue wave” for the Democrats is almost impossible. The recent economic situation likely takes a “credible recession or stagflation scenario off the table,” which “weakens the economic grievances that typically power midterm punishment.”
"In an interview with Politico, President Trump commented about the upcoming 2026 mid-term elections:
I think it’s going to be about the success of our country. It’ll be about pricing. Because, you know, they (the Biden administration) gave us high pricing, and we’re bringing it down. Energy’s way down. Gasoline is way down.
"He also said he is confident Americans will be receptive to his economic message - that his administration is cleaning up the mess he inherited from Biden.
"Addressing inflation and blaming former President Biden is a smart strategy for getting out the GOP base and other Trump voters, which have trouble turning out when the president isn’t on the ballot.
"But you already know that; it is what I suggested the Trump team do.
"However, it does seem that the economy and inflation are turning a corner in favor of the GOP. Politico had to report (in a disappointed tone) that the “economy is hotter than expected,” growing at an annualized rate of 4.3 percent in the third quarter. They also wrote that inflation “cooled to an annual rate of 2.7 percent in November, the smallest year-over-year increase since July.”
"Energy prices, especially, have seen marked reductions.
"Without a recession or depression, a “blue wave” for the Democrats is almost impossible. The recent economic situation likely takes a “credible recession or stagflation scenario off the table,” which “weakens the economic grievances that typically power midterm punishment.” And as I said before, if the inflation rate in 2026 “continues to stay at around 3.0 percent, it would be unprecedented for the “in-party” Republicans to be punished by the electorate based on high inflation from four years ago.”
"In an interview with Politico, President Trump commented about the upcoming 2026 mid-term elections:
I think it’s going to be about the success of our country. It’ll be about pricing. Because, you know, they (the Biden administration) gave us high pricing, and we’re bringing it down. Energy’s way down. Gasoline is way down.
"He also said he is confident Americans will be receptive to his economic message - that his administration is cleaning up the mess he inherited from Biden.
"Addressing inflation and blaming former President Biden is a smart strategy for getting out the GOP base and other Trump voters, which have trouble turning out when the president isn’t on the ballot.
"But you already know that; it is what I suggested the Trump team do.
"However, it does seem that the economy and inflation are turning a corner in favor of the GOP. Politico had to report (in a disappointed tone) that the “economy is hotter than expected,” growing at an annualized rate of 4.3 percent in the third quarter. They also wrote that inflation “cooled to an annual rate of 2.7 percent in November, the smallest year-over-year increase since July.” " . . .More...
