Imagine Trump On The Ballot
Voters will decide more than individual congressional races in 2026. Many see the midterm elections as a referendum on President Trump's second-term agenda and the future direction of the country. -- Squarespace graphic
President Donald Trump wants MAGA voters to imagine he is on the midterm ballot Nov. 3 to persuade them to come out and vote this election cycle.
He believes, in essence, that he is on the ballot because if MAGA loses the majority in the United States Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, or both, Democrats will block his agenda for the two years he has left in office.
As a result, President Trump believes that if Democrats gain the majority, they will also try to reverse all the progress he has made during his second term.
I believe a Democratic majority in the U.S. Congress is essential to move the country in a positive direction. But if President Trump wants MAGA followers to believe he is on the ballot, TheCommonHeart movement and I believe all American voters should take the John Lennon "Imagine" approach.
Imagine President Trump is on the 2026 ballot. It's not hard to do.
If MAGA continues to hold a majority in the U.S. Congress after Nov. 3, President Trump will continue to govern the country unchecked.
While the United States Constitution limits the presidency to two terms, President Trump's desire to run for a third term gets little or no pushback from a continued Republican majority in Congress. Add the fact that President Trump has the Supreme Court in his back pocket, along with his lawyers, White House staff, and Senate and House MAGA politicians all likely digging for third-term loopholes, and another term for Trump might actually gain some traction.
But I digress.
“Imagine President Trump is on the 2026 ballot. It’s not hard to do.”
The larger question of a Democratic majority versus a Republican majority in Congress comes down to whether President Trump's agenda continues unchecked or faces meaningful oversight.
Ultimately, it comes down to voters making that choice.
It also comes down to Democratic candidates giving what I consider the American majority, Democrats, independents (unaffiliated voters), and traditional non-MAGA Republicans, a reason to come out and vote for change in Congress.
The biggest issues for Americans this midterm cycle are the economy and the cost of living.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently held a rally on the steps of the U.S. Capitol discussing how President Trump's policies have impacted Americans on both issues. You can read a Spectrum News report on the rally here: Spectrum News Report.
According to the nonprofit Tax Foundation, President Trump's tariffs cost Americans $1,000 in 2025. Since Trump's second term began, Americans have paid nearly $4,200 more for goods and services, according to estimates from the United States Congress Joint Economic Committee.
Gas prices have doubled over the past six months due to the Iran war, according to AAA. And no news report is needed to recognize the high grocery prices that Americans continue to experience every day.
Making life more affordable for Americans has been the primary message from Congressional Democrats nationwide as Election Day approaches. The affordability message is a strong talking point, but Democratic candidates need to take the next step to ensure it resonates with voters.
So far, Democratic candidates have yet to provide specific policies and solutions to improve the economy. While the current political environment points to the possibility of a Congressional blue wave in November, telling voters exactly how they would make life more affordable could clinch a Democratic Congressional majority.
Let's not forget, voters: as President Trump has said, he is on the ballot in November.
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