Anonymousabout 3 hours ago
Despite recording their lowest party favorability ratings in Gallup's history, Democrats have flipped at least 30 Republican-held state legislative seats since early 2025 and hold a 14-point voter enthusiasm advantage heading into the 2026 midterms. The disconnect between abysmal party brand numbers and strong candidate-level performance raises a central question for November: whether Democrats can convert anti-Trump energy into durable gains or whether their favorability deficit will eventually drag down even the strongest recruits.