SHOCK POLL Shows Trump Midterm WIPEOUT
February 18, 2026
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Guests & Subjects Covered
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24 claims extractedDemocrats negotiate DHS funding counteroffer during shutdown
Democrats demand DHS and ICE action after Minneapolis violence
Democrats oppose warrantless ICE immigration enforcement
Democrats oppose masked ICE agents in neighborhoods
ICE agency despised by public and Democratic base
Focus group overwhelmingly prefers progressive over moderate candidates
Progressive predictions about moderation have proven correct
Progressive label lost appeal after BLM backlash but regaining support
Democrats perceived as extreme on cultural issues by voters
Harris would defeat Trump by 8 points in 2024 election redo
Harris voters more loyal to Democrats than Trump voters to Republicans
New voters favor Democrats by 16 points in 2026 midterms
Democrats' Senate takeover chances increased from 19% to 40%
Polling indicates Republican wipeout in 2026 midterms
Non-2020 voters favored Trump in 2024 and may shift 2026 electorate
Multiple Republican Senate seats vulnerable in 2026 midterms
Ken Paxton characterized as thoroughly corrupt
John Cornyn characterized as establishment tool
Democrats less favorable than Republicans despite Trump's unpopularity
Democratic congressional ballot lead lower than 2018
Both parties face voter turnout challenges from disillusionment
Independent voter preferences will determine if blue wave becomes tsunami
Midterm voters typically vote against incumbent party rather than for opposition
Voters may support Democrats from opposition rather than genuine support
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