If Mamdani runs NYC downhill, which is a very likely outcome given his socialist promises, the negative optics will be a national story.Speaking of Pendulum swing- the party in control right now has the approval ratings with an average disapproval rating of close to 55 percent-
In that scenario you do realize how a typical moderate will move politically?
Look at the Brits. They hate their far left Labour Party so much the populist Reform party is now the most popular. Pendulum swing. Originally Posted by Green_Mountain
“If Trump’s approval rating’s at like 42 percent, like it is right now, in November of 2026, I mean, that’s not good for the GOP. They will probably lose some seats that we wouldn’t expect them to lose right now,”
https://thehill.com/homenews/adminis...t-second-term/
My thoughts are as Trump does more to line his pockets at the taxpayers expense, or fails to fullfill the promises against inflation - which is now about 3.5% and on the rise- you'll see some real shity outcomes for the GOP. If ppl can't afford increased healthcare premiums, or lose jobs to tariffs, or have groceries that cost WAY more than they did- that will spell a pendulum doom model for them in 2026.
Just as this was a response to TRUMP in Nov 2025, there will be another time when the voices of Americans will be heard in 12 months. BTW- I believe the current predictions of a 3rd impeachment are at about 51% or so last check. FYI.