A brand new Real Polling in Real Time with Zogby found that Democrats and Republicans are essentially tied
months before November’s crucial midterm elections, possibly spelling bad news for the Democratic Party.
The Zogby Strategies survey on the 2026 Generic Congressional Ballot found that Democrats are at 46.3 percent and
Republicans are at 45.8 percent.
The significance of the poll shows a sharp drop from the pollster’s previous (February) result, which found Democrats
leading by +5 points. It’s essentially a statistical tie within the margin of error.
The poll has sparked discussion on X, formerly Twitter, with users noting it as potentially concerning for Democrats
given Zogby’s history of leaning a bit more to the Left.
The poll found:
–Democrats hold decisive double-digit advantages on healthcare (+14), health and wellness (+12), and trust in government amid the
Epstein files (+11), and also lead on working-class needs (+8), affordability (+7), middle-class needs (+6), and minimizing AI
job loss.
–Republicans lead on crime (+10), immigration (+7), international strength (+3), and keeping the American dream alive (+3).
The Republican National Committee took a key step recently toward holding what would be its first-ever national convention
during a midterm election year.
The RNC on Friday approved a change to party rules that would allow Chairman Joe Gruters to convene
a convention outside of a presidential election cycle.
National political conventions traditionally take place during presidential election years, when delegates formally nominate the party’s presidential and
vice presidential candidates, Fox News reported.
Republicans are seeking to defend control of the Senate and a slim majority in the House in this
year’s midterm elections.
President Donald Trump announced in September that the GOP would hold a convention ahead of the midterms to
highlight accomplishments since Republicans regained the White House.
The change was adopted Thursday evening by the RNC’s Rules Committee during the party’s winter meeting in Santa
Barbara, California.
The full RNC membership approved the rule change unanimously during the general session on Friday.
A memo obtained by Fox News Digital referenced the possibility of an “America First” midterm convention-style gathering aligned
with President Trump’s political vision.
Speaking with reporters Friday, Gruters described the potential event as a “Trump-a-palooza” designed to showcase the administration’s accomplishments.
Gruters said the convention would provide an opportunity to highlight policy achievements and energize Republican voters ahead of
the midterms.
Despite the announcement, public opinion polling continues to show President Trump with low approval ratings.
Surveys indicate many Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy and issues related to affordability.
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin criticized the proposal in a statement to Fox News Digital.
“Trump has historically low approval ratings because he has put America last, sold out working families to hand
out favors to billionaires, and made life unaffordable,” Martin said.
The party holding the White House typically faces political headwinds during midterm elections.
Republican leaders hope a high-profile midterm convention would help counter those trends by promoting the president’s record and
Republican candidates.
In a separate statement to Fox News Digital, Gruters said the RNC’s winter meeting demonstrated party unity behind
Trump.
Gruters said the RNC has focused on expanding fundraising, increasing voter turnout, and protecting ballot integrity ahead of
the midterms.
“We’re building the operation needed to protect our majorities and give President Trump a full four-year term with
a Republican Congress,” Gruters said.
Details regarding the date and location of the midterm convention have not yet been finalized.
A Republican source told Fox News the convention would likely coincide with the RNC’s summer meeting, which is
typically held in August.
Democrats may also consider holding a midterm convention.
