Fox News co-host Kayleigh McEnany argued this week that internal Democratic divisions and deference to the progressive left are handing Republicans a political gift ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Speaking on Outnumbered, McEnany pointed to comments from Democratic senators reported by The Hill amid the prolonged government shutdown. One Democratic senator warned that lawmakers would “get hammered” for striking a deal with Republicans, while another source familiar with Senate Democrats’ thinking said the party would have enough votes “if people were not terrified of being sent to the guillotine.”
“These people are so petrified of the same progressive left-wing flank that is animating the candidacy of Zohran Mamdani that they have to shut down the government and can’t even get military families paid,” McEnany said. She contrasted the current climate with earlier Democratic rhetoric, noting that “gone are the days of Michelle Obama” and the idea of going high when opponents go low. McEnany suggested the dynamic could “come back and bite Democrats big time” in next year’s elections.
Separately, Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters told Breitbart News that Republicans are positioned for a significant fundraising edge. He said the RNC has roughly $125 million on hand while the DNC faces negative cash reserves. Gruters estimated the broader conservative collective could raise as much as $800 million compared with about $350 million on the left. An upcoming court ruling on coordinated campaign limits, he added, could further amplify Republican spending power by allowing parties to spend at the candidate rate.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, appearing on Fox & Friends, framed the midterms around kitchen-table economic concerns. He credited recent legislation, including tax cuts aimed at working families, with laying the groundwork for growth before the Iran conflict disrupted progress. Johnson predicted that once tensions ease and energy prices decline, grocery costs will follow, making affordability the decisive issue.
“We’re super excited about the midterms,” Johnson said. “I’m absolutely convinced that we’re gonna grow the majority and get this done and make history.”
Together, the comments from McEnany, Gruters, and Johnson underscore Republican confidence that Democratic internal pressures, fundraising disparities, and voter focus on living costs could shape the 2026 landscape.
