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Washington, D.C. - May 31, 2026
Zogby Poll Shows Republicans Surging to Near Tie on Generic Ballot as RNC Prepares Historic “Trump-a-Palooza” Midterm Convention
Washington, D.C. — A major new survey from Zogby Strategies has delivered a stunning update on the 2026 midterm landscape, revealing that Republicans have surged to within a statistical tie against Democrats on the generic congressional ballot just months before voters head to the polls.
The Real Polling in Real Time survey found Democrats at 46.3 percent and Republicans at 45.8 percent — a dramatic improvement from February when Democrats enjoyed a commanding +5 point lead. Analysts describe the result as essentially even within the margin of error, raising fresh concerns for the Democratic Party heading into a cycle where Republicans are defending their Senate majority and a slim House edge.
Voters continue to trust Republicans on key issues that matter most to everyday Americans. The poll shows the GOP holding solid leads on crime (+10), immigration (+7), international strength (+3), and keeping the American dream alive (+3). Democrats maintain advantages on healthcare (+14), affordability (+7), and middle-class needs (+6), but the narrowing overall gap suggests momentum is shifting toward the America First agenda.
The poll’s findings come as the Republican National Committee takes bold steps to energize its base. On Friday, the RNC unanimously approved a historic rule change allowing it to hold its first-ever national convention during a midterm election year. Chairman Joe Gruters described the gathering as a “Trump-a-palooza” designed to showcase the Trump administration’s accomplishments since Republicans regained the White House.
President Donald J. Trump first announced the plan in September, calling for a high-profile “America First” event to highlight policy wins and rally voters. The RNC Rules Committee adopted the change during the party’s winter meeting in Santa Barbara, California. Gruters said the convention will focus on expanding fundraising, boosting turnout, and protecting ballot integrity to secure Republican majorities and give President Trump a strong Congress for his full four-year term.
“This is about unity behind President Trump’s vision,” Gruters told reporters. The event is expected to coincide with the RNC’s summer meeting, likely in August, though exact details are still being finalized.
The move marks a departure from tradition, as national conventions have historically been reserved for presidential years. Republican leaders hope the gathering will counter the typical midterm headwinds faced by the party in power and counter Democratic criticism.
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin pushed back sharply, claiming President Trump’s approval ratings remain low due to economic concerns. Yet GOP insiders point to the Zogby data as evidence that voters are responding positively to Republican priorities on border security, crime, and strength abroad.
As the 2026 midterms approach, the combination of tightening polls and a landmark convention signals a confident and energized Republican Party ready to build on its 2024 victories. Democrats, meanwhile, face the challenge of defending their record while trying to regain ground on issues where Republicans now lead.
Hakeem Jeffries Panics - He Just Lost A WAVE of House Seats Intensifies
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued a sharp public rebuke against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis following the governor's announcement of a special legislative session to redraw Florida’s congressional district boundaries, a strategic move expected to yield four additional seats for Republicans in the United States House of Representatives.
Governor DeSantis defended the mid-decade redistricting initiative by asserting that Florida was shortchanged in the 2020 Census relative to its explosive population growth over recent years. DeSantis emphasized that registered Republicans now hold a 1.5 million voter advantage across the Sunshine State, arguing that the existing district boundaries rely on unconstitutional racial classifications rather than geographic and demographic reality.
"The new map will more fairly reflect Florida’s current population makeup and fulfill our commitment to mid-decade adjustments."
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated during his official announcement of the special session.
Representative Jeffries quickly pushed back against the plan, characterizing the proposed congressional map as a partisan overreach that could ultimately backfire on state Republicans during upcoming election cycles.
"It is a 'DeSantis Dummymander'. Florida Republicans pursuing this redistricting will end up in the exact same situation as Texas Republicans, whom I describe as being on the run. They are dummymandering their way into the minority before a single vote is cast."
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declared in response to the governor's redistricting strategy.
In a swift counter-response, Governor DeSantis dismissed the minority leader's warnings, inviting the New York Democrat to travel to Florida to campaign personally against the proposed boundary adjustments.
"I invite Leader Jeffries to campaign in Florida. I would be happy to host him at the governor’s mansion and take him fishing. Having Jeffries campaign across the state will only benefit Republicans because Florida voters will soundly reject the ideology being presented."
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated during a subsequent media press conference.
The redistricting battle in Florida unfolds amidst a broader national struggle for control of the House of Representatives, where state-level map adjustments across the country could determine the congressional majority. The Supreme Court of the United States recently lifted a lower court injunction that had temporarily blocked a new congressional map in Texas, a decision that could potentially add five Republican seats to the lower chamber.
Conversely, California’s pending redistricting plans are projected to yield five additional seats for Democrats, while Virginia’s congressional map remains subject to ongoing legal challenges before the state Supreme Court over constitutional boundary concerns. As both major political parties adjust their national strategies, mid-decade redistricting initiatives in key states continue to reshape the legislative landscape ahead of the upcoming congressional elections.
49–50 VOTE — Lone Democrat Saves Trump From Senate Defeat
The Senate narrowly rejected another attempt Thursday to restrict President Donald Trump’s authority to continue U.S. military operations against Iran without explicit congressional authorization, as a small group of Republicans joined Democrats in challenging the administration’s handling of the conflict.
The Senate voted 49-50 against the war powers resolution, falling just short of adopting a measure that had previously cleared the House.
The resolution would have directed Trump to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities involving Iran unless Congress specifically authorized continued military action through a declaration of war or an authorization for use of military force.
Four Republicans — Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Thom Tillis of North Carolina — joined Democrats in supporting the measure.
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the only Democrat to oppose it, while Democratic Sen. Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland did not vote.
The 1973 War Powers Resolution was enacted after the Vietnam War in an effort to constrain presidents from maintaining prolonged military engagements without congressional authorization.
But multiple adminstrations since have claimed the act is an unconstitutional restraint on the president’s role as commander-in-chief.
Most Senate Republicans remained opposed to the measure, arguing that restricting the president while U.S. forces remain engaged against Iran could undermine American military operations and negotiating leverage.
The vote comes as the Iran war approaches its seventh month and as concerns about the conflict have increasingly spilled into the November midterm campaigns.
Rising gasoline and diesel prices have intensified the political debate, particularly in competitive congressional races.
Some Republican candidates who previously supported Trump’s handling of Iran have recently called for the conflict to end quickly.
Republican Senate candidates Mike Rogers in Michigan and Ashley Hinson in Iowa both called this week for a swift conclusion to the war, citing its effect on American energy prices and household costs. Hinson had previously voted multiple times against House efforts to restrict Trump’s war powers.
Thursday’s vote was the latest in a long series of congressional attempts to impose limits on the administration’s military campaign.
The Senate has considered 14 Iran-related war powers resolutions since the United States and Israel began military operations against Iran in February, according to reports.
Congressional critics of the war argue that the Constitution gives Congress, rather than the president, the authority to declare war and that months of sustained hostilities require explicit legislative approval.
The Pentagon has estimated the war has cost approximately $42 billion, according to Stars and Stripes. At least 19 American service members have been killed and more than 750 injured during the conflict, Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., said during Thursday’s debate.
Republicans supporting Trump have argued that the president possesses sufficient authority as commander in chief to conduct the military campaign and that congressional restrictions could interfere with efforts to force Iran into negotiations.
Trump has continued to publicly defend the war.
During his address to the United Nations General Assembly this week, the president argued that military action had prevented Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and called on other countries to increase economic pressure on Iran.
Trump also said he believes an agreement with Tehran remains possible, while warning that the United States could dramatically escalate military action if diplomacy fails.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that Tehran remained open to a diplomatic resolution but would not negotiate under military threats.
Thursday’s Senate vote followed another significant congressional challenge to Trump’s Iran policy.
The House passed a similar war powers measure last week by a 220-204 vote, with seven Republicans joining Democrats. That vote represented the third time the House had voted to end U.S. participation in the Iran conflict.
