All American Politics and Culture
Words mean things; the 2026 GOP issue playbook and telling a good story
Republicans must devise a means to control the issue narrative, and they’d better agree on it before it’s too late. All of these concerns must be ancillary to the GOP’s economic message, since household money matters are still the number one topic, with immigration also ranking up there. There’s too much at stake for Republicans to fail this year; they’d best learn to tell a good story and leave the rest for the People to decide.
Seeking volunteers for a heart-to-heart with President Trump about his social media
What’s more important to Trump? Making America Great Again or the need to steer the social media train? Who’s the boss? Where does the buck stop? For whom does the political bell toll? Trump risks not only the Republicans’ prospects this year, but also the future potential of his MAGA crew, namely vice president J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, amongst others. What’s more important, his lasting legacy, or his social media urge?
Good – and bad – poll news on the economy and immigration for Republicans
Republicans need to do a much better job of defending their policies and beliefs, particularly on the economy and immigration. As I’ve argued, winning the public relations battle is paramount this year. Here’s yet another call for GOP candidates to aggressively tout the good things going on in America. Democrats and the establishment media won’t let up; why should Republicans?
Desperate Democrat doomsayers probe for solution to 2030 demographic inevitability
Republicans know the interstate population trends suggest that time is on their side. Democrats have a reason to be concerned about what’s happening among the people themselves. They can’t kick Trump around forever, and the man himself appears as though he’s learned to manage the PR game as well. Democrats may look like they’re on offense, but they’re really running scared. An authentic realignment may not be happening, but good days are ahead.
‘Moderate’ Abigail Spanberger means tax hikes and greenie boondoggles for Virginia
If it’s worked right, Virginia can become the cautionary tale example of what happens when phony “moderate” Democrats gain office through deceits and distortions in a campaign. Virginians are paying the price; no reason the rest of the country must follow suit in 2026.
Why don’t Democrats trust ‘democracy’ to solve all our problems?
The middle group can be convinced to lean our way, but the only acceptable victory is to win at the ballot box. Voter integrity measures, get out the vote efforts and pure persuasion is the best way to guarantee that the right half prevails. As I’ve said a lot recently, the public relations battle must take precedence over pride and rhetoric. The purists may not like it, but we’re all populists now. It’s the best way to keep the common sense folks in a good place. And they’re the only ones who count anymore.