The midterm elections on November 3, 2026 produced nationwide victories for the Democratic Party in the United States. At the time of writing this post, the state of Alaska and Mississippi has yet to yield the results of a winner in their Senate races, each currently exhibiting very close margins. I considered the 2026 midterm elections to be one of the most important election in my lifetime. It was not just about Republican versus Democrat political ideologies; it was about fighting against authoritarianism and getting our democracy back. It was about a fight for enforcing our Constitutional laws as opposed to perverting it with wayward executive orders. Essentially, the new change in our political landscape is a reflection of American frustration with Donald Trump.
Yet participation in voting is only one part of the picture in the overall battle for our country. Our role should not simply end with the mid-term elections. We must pressure our Democratic elected officials to come out swinging against this corrupt government like never before. It is imperative the electorate hold politicians accountable for representing our needs and concerns and adequately deal with abuse of power in government. The Democratic leadership must not repeat the last several decades of cosplaying in Congress if we are to survive as a nation.
We can no longer assume career politicians will do their jobs and represent the interests of ordinary people; in fact, the last several years have proved many have done quite the opposite. Complicity with Republicans will get Democrats nowhere, nor will repetitive Kumbaya bipartisan theater produce results. Democrats have always reached across the aisle to the Republican Party to no avail with the evolving MAGA movement.
The Republicans which currently control both the House and the Senate uniformly unite to go against Democrats concerning anything Democrats propose, question or investigate. There has been no attempt to compromise, no attempt to discuss differences in policy; instead the Republican congressional members have exhibited unyielding divisive hostility since day one of Trump's second Administration. And in fact, we saw this same behavior from Republicans erupt after Barack Obama first won the presidency Such inflexibility has remained amongst Republicans ever since. I think we all know why (a black man, my God!)
So, this brings me to the major point of this post. What two individuals in the Democratic Party has helped maintain lackluster results while Republican antics continue? Why none other than Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer! We need new leadership in the Democratic Party and Jeffreys and Schumer has proven themselves to be completely impotent, relatively useless and at times harmful! Both are career politicians running on PAC money, and will occasionally blow a flimsy puff of smoke to make people think they are doing "something". Regardless of one's perspective of the two, a significant majority of Americans do not want either one in these roles! We need those people to continue to vote and not go into a state of resignation.
I must say, I really like David Hogg's organization " Leaders We Deserve". Because the focus of that organization is to instill new Democratic leaders across our country into various government roles all the way up to Congress and maybe even further to the White House in the future. " Leaders We Deserve" recognize the cosplay and impotency exhibited by congressional Democrats the past several decades. The American people are simply tired of it.
Keep in mind our elected officials work for us! There is a new petition on change.org which has received over a million signatures since the 2026 midterm vote, urging congressional Democrats to choose a different Speaker of the House--someone other than Hakeem Jeffries. I signed it immediately once I saw it. It could be far more signatures on it today for all I know. Hakeem Jeffries will get us nowhere, which he has proven long enough! The same holds true with Chuck Schumer, who should retire NOW. We do not need more fair weather speeches from these men--we need action! WE want rule of law back and a working democracy!
The midterm election results exemplify the desire for change in Congress from the American electorate. A number of red States swung to Blue, including Kansas which has been red for decades. Yes, much of this vote was a repudiation of the Trump Administration, but there is also great concern over the cost of living for everyday Americans. There were both Republicans and Democrats who felt the economic pain from the tariffs and concern over data centers popping up like popcorn across the country. Younger voters were also according to the latest statistics a driving force in the Blue Wave across America.
We cannot afford to lose this new Blue momentum in the upcoming 2028 presidential election. Trump is a symptom of a cancer, stemming from a racist white supremacist movement sprouting Christian white nationalists in government. If the Democrats act the same way as before, sporting the same Hakeem Jeffries as Speaker of the House and the one-dimensional Chuck Schumer as the Majority Senate Leader, rest assured it will be business as usual and nothing will get accomplished. Democrats could lose 2028. We Americans need to write and call our elected officials and tell them NOT to support Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer in these leadership roles. Myself, I would love to see Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as speaker of the house, yet there are others who would serve well in that position as well.
It's time to put pressure on our Democratic politicians. Write them, call them and let them know you do not want Hakeem Jeffries to lead the house, nor Chuck Schumer to be the Senate Majority Leader. We need change desperately people, for our battle is one for our democracy and not just about policy. Trump is an office for another two years. Consider how many people have already died-- not only in this country-- but in Venezuela, in Iran. Consider how many families have been permanently disrupted with children torn away from their parents accosted by ICE. Consider the millions of people who no longer have Medicaid in this country because so-called pro-life people would rather see them dead from lack of healthcare than to grant assistance.
So lets take action now! This is our moment to rise as we may not get this chance again. There is a petition of Change.org urging House Democrats to select a different speaker-CLICK HERE. I have not sought permission to publish this link, and I have no affiliation with them or the starter of the petition. My goal is to simply pass this information on, and I do so greatly hope you will sign it!
