NEW: Poll Finds GOP Surging In Generic Midterm Ballot
NEW: Poll Finds GOP Surging In Generic Midterm Ballot
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.
SHOWDOWN ON THE FIVE: Jessica Tarlov Drops Truth Bomb on GOP’s Controversial Voter Legislation
SHOWDOWN ON THE FIVE: Jessica Tarlov Drops Truth Bomb on GOP’s Controversial Voter Legislation
WASHINGTON — A ferocious battle over the soul of American democracy erupted on cable news this week, proving once again that the clash over election integrity is reaching a boiling point.
During a high-stakes segment on Fox News' top-rated program The Five, liberal co-host Jessica Tarlov ignited an intense firestorm by sounding the alarm on the Republican-backed SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act).
Her warning was sharp, direct, and unapologetic: This isn't just a simple Voter ID bill—it’s a bureaucratic roadblock designed to keep millions of legal Americans away from the ballot box.
"Far Beyond Voter ID": Tarlov Sounds the Alarm
While GOP proponents frame the SAVE Act as a common-sense measure to restore trust in elections, Tarlov shredded that narrative live on air, dissecting the fine print of the proposed federal mandate.
Under the bill, anyone registering to vote in federal elections would be legally required to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship—such as a physical U.S. passport, a certified birth certificate, or naturalization papers.
"People hear 'Voter ID' and think it’s just showing a driver's license at the counter," Tarlov argued. "It’s not. This bill demands physical proof of citizenship upfront. Millions of everyday, hard-working American citizens do not have a valid passport sitting in a drawer or immediate access to an official birth certificate. This creates an artificial barrier to a fundamental constitutional right." without instant paperwork access.
Integrity Guardrail or Voter Suppression? The Great Debate
The fiery television debate reflects a massive political rift tearing through Capitol Hill and statehouses across the country.
The Conservative Defense: Republican sponsors and conservative commentators insist the measure is vital to national security and sovereign elections. They argue that verifying citizenship at registration is a necessary safeguard to prevent non-citizens from ever slipping onto federal voter rolls.
The Progressive Pushback: Critics like Tarlov argue that non-citizen voting in federal elections is already illegal, strictly policed, and exceptionally rare. Opponents caution that adding heavy administrative hurdles will unintentionally disenfranchise lawful voters—particularly students, low-income citizens, rural voters, and women whose names have changed due to marriage.
The Stakes Couldn't Be Higher
As the debate over voter access versus election security intensifies, the SAVE Act has turned into a major political litmus test.
Is requiring physical proof of citizenship a mandatory protection to guarantee that every vote is lawful? Or is it an unnecessary, red-tape nightmare that punishes legal citizens for not having their paperwork in order?
One thing is certain: as long as voices like Jessica Tarlov continue to push back on prime-time television, the fight over who gets to vote—and how hard it is to do so—is far from over.
Jessica Tarlov Says Trump Has 35% Approval Rating in Most Polls
Supporters of the bill strongly disagree, saying it is designed to protect election integrity by preventing non-citizens from registering to vote. Opponents argue the existing safeguards are already sufficient and fear the measure could unintentionally disenfranchise lawful voters. Is the SAVE Act a necessary election safeguard, or does it create unnecessary barriers to voting?
