By Arlen Grossman

The Republican shenanigans to manipulate voter districts to their advantage could backfire. Voters are increasingly noticing how the GOP is all about voting trickery and manipulation, as can be seen in all the off-season Democrat election wins the last year and a half. In addition, Trump’s increasing problems: the weakening economy and noticeable inflation, his broken promises, multiple bursts of anger and negativity, and the unpopular unending war have been reflected in his sliding approval ratings. The Republican numbers  will likely dip even more as we head to the November election, especially among minority groups, who helped tip Trump’s advantage in the 2024 race.

But what about low approval ratings for the Democratic Party as a whole? Irrelevant, as those numbers reflect the frustration of their party being unable to stop the excesses of the Trump administration. Voters need to understand that Democrats have no power as the GOP controls the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.

Still, the likely Democratic retaking of Congress is not guaranteed as Republican negative attacks, with their unlimited ability to donate to candidates, could work to their advantage. Democrats will be painted as pro-immigrant, ultrawoke financially wasteful socialists. Billionares (like Elon Musk) will push their pro-GOP message. But at this time, Democrats clearly have the momentum.