Corruption super PACs money influence will be plaguing elections but most people are understanding this detriment to democracy and will take action to mitigate this
Based on the past failure of leaders and groups opposed to Trump to predict, prepare and respond, my first prediction is that local groups and new leaders will fill the gap. Momdani is evidence of the gap. Other leaders do not have to precisely model policies after Momdani, they can learn general theme. I predict some will.
A second prediction is that grassroots groups and leaders will push federal and state candidates to be more courageous and outspoken.
The Third prediction is sobering. Trump/MAGA will fill the cracks in their coalitions with concrete. While Dem's and others hope the cracks will widen, those in power will not stand idly by. While opposition leaders celebrate embarrassments or even some victories, Trump still destroys.
The efforts to influence 2026 is taking place in plain sight. My prediction or hope is that leaders become vocal and strategic.
Great analysis. The point about AI creating unequal gains really nails the moment we're in because automation is advancing way faster than policy frameworks can absorb it. When workers get displaced but the benefits concentrate at the top, thats a recipe for serious backlash. I've seen this tension play out in my own community where new tech brings efficency but also uncertainty about who really benefits long-term. The coalition around AI skepticism might end up being one of the more interesting cross-ideological alliances we see in 26.
It all sounds possible but we cannot assume that mid terms will take place. They had better take place but this personalist rule regime is in the process of consolidating unchecked power and has been fairly successful thus far. They are looking to create a crisis (autocratic playbook) to avoid the election and or rig the election to ensure the Republicans stay in power.
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Corruption super PACs money influence will be plaguing elections but most people are understanding this detriment to democracy and will take action to mitigate this
Based on the past failure of leaders and groups opposed to Trump to predict, prepare and respond, my first prediction is that local groups and new leaders will fill the gap. Momdani is evidence of the gap. Other leaders do not have to precisely model policies after Momdani, they can learn general theme. I predict some will.
A second prediction is that grassroots groups and leaders will push federal and state candidates to be more courageous and outspoken.
The Third prediction is sobering. Trump/MAGA will fill the cracks in their coalitions with concrete. While Dem's and others hope the cracks will widen, those in power will not stand idly by. While opposition leaders celebrate embarrassments or even some victories, Trump still destroys.
The efforts to influence 2026 is taking place in plain sight. My prediction or hope is that leaders become vocal and strategic.
Great analysis. The point about AI creating unequal gains really nails the moment we're in because automation is advancing way faster than policy frameworks can absorb it. When workers get displaced but the benefits concentrate at the top, thats a recipe for serious backlash. I've seen this tension play out in my own community where new tech brings efficency but also uncertainty about who really benefits long-term. The coalition around AI skepticism might end up being one of the more interesting cross-ideological alliances we see in 26.
It all sounds possible but we cannot assume that mid terms will take place. They had better take place but this personalist rule regime is in the process of consolidating unchecked power and has been fairly successful thus far. They are looking to create a crisis (autocratic playbook) to avoid the election and or rig the election to ensure the Republicans stay in power.