Can Republicans Defy History in 2026? |
Election 2026: never has a midterm year been so important, so seminal, with so much riding on its outcome.
President Trump has unleashed one of the most consequential presidencies in American History. He has resisted the moderation of previous leaders, enacting a bold, aggressive agenda, recognizing the unique opportunities of a second-term president who can enact aggressive policy change, with the considerable support from the people.
He has nothing to lose, much to gain.
And yet, our republican fundamentals have not changed—for the better, by the way—and therefore, President Trump depends on the support of an effective Congress willing to codify his order, vision, and agenda.
The One Big Beautiful Bill got much of the work done, at least for the short term. The border patrol apparatus has the funding to enforce our immigration laws. The wall is getting built. The tax code is more generous to the working man, and conservatives in blue states will enjoy a greater financial reprieve from the IRS Tax man, while at the same time the red states will not have to pick up the slack for the over-taxing blue states.
But where is the legislation to reform legal immigration? What about the laws to protect children from all kinds of abuse and indoctrination in the public schools? Congress has to codify the collapse of the Department of Education, as well. Until Congress officially pulls the plug, the next president (God forbid, a liberal,........