UMVA has learned that Republicans are gearing up for the 2026 midterms with a rare advantage: a concrete record of accomplishments to run on, powered by President Trump’s second-term successes.
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has proposed a practical midterm strategy reminiscent of his 1994 "Contract with America" that urges Republicans to run hard on their winning record. That record includes such wins as the Working Families Tax Cut, which has already brought positive effects to the economy.
The "Big Beautiful Bill" extended the 2017 tax cuts, ended taxes on tips and overtime, ended taxes on Social Security for most seniors, expanded the child tax credits and childcare tax credits. It also permitted businesses to write off major investments, made permanent a 20% small-business tax deduction, loosened restrictions on oil and gas lease sales, expanded Workforce Pell grants, provided investment accounts for children and expanded access to zero-deductible telehealth.
Remarkably, not a single Democrat voted in favor of this powerhouse legislation. Republicans should be shouting these accomplishments from the rooftops, especially when compared to the Democrats, whose much-delayed and much-hyped analysis of their losses has finally surfaced.
Unfortunately for Democrats, their post-mortem analysis left out any fruitful evaluation of the real reasons for their loss — the failed policies of the administration and the unpopular ideas of its leaders. Instead, Democrats seem willing to double down on their radical ideas, moving further away from the American mainstream to appease their activist base.
Democrat candidates are increasingly out of touch, opposing law enforcement and border security, and caring more about fringe issues than the concerns of everyday Americans. They have fielded candidates with extremist views, and their leaders are openly pushing to fundamentally rewrite the rules of American democracy.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Harris, a prominent Democrat, has called for a "no bad idea brainstorm" focused on unconstitutional pipe dreams, including abolishing the Electoral College and packing the Supreme Court. These positions are no longer fringe; they are the mainstream of today’s Democratic Party.
Despite the proven success of their agenda, Republicans aren’t guaranteed a midterm victory. They still need to convince voters that Trump and Republicans are the team unlocking prosperity for Americans. Inflation and high gas prices remain pain points, but Republicans can point to their energy policies, which have generated over $4 billion in new lease revenues and domestic energy production.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has made significant progress getting America on the path to better health. Under his leadership, artificial food dyes known to contain carcinogens have been eliminated, and vaccines are being reexamined for true efficacy.
The midterms will pit normal people with normal ideas against extremist views. Republicans have a popular and winning record, and now they need to become their own best cheerleaders and make sure every voter knows it.
