According to a Washington Post/Ipsos survey, Republicans lead Democrats in voter trust on the issues of economy, immigration, and crime heading into the 2026 midterms.
“At this particular point, the Democrats are the New Orleans Saints of political parties,” quipped CNN’s Harry Enten. “The ball may be on the ground, but the Democrats have not picked up the ball.”
The survey found Republicans with a 7-point advantage over Democrats on the economy, a 13-point lead on immigration, and a 22-point edge on crime.
By comparison, in 2022 the GOP held a 12-point lead on the economy, but just a 3-point margin on immigration and a 13-point lead on crime.
“Look at this! The Republican lead’s (on immigration) actually gone up by 10 points. What are you doing Democrats?!” asked Enten. “My goodness gracious!”
Meanwhile, the Convention of States (COS) Action held its annual national conference this weekend in Indianapolis, as calls for curbing federal spending, imposing term limits, and reducing the power of the federal government continued despite President Donald Trump’s pledge to address those issues.
The Convention of States, organized by Citizens for Self-Governance, is a grassroots campaign to invoke Article V of the U.S. Constitution and convene a limited convention of states. Delegates would be able to propose amendments aimed at federal fiscal restraint, reducing government authority, and imposing term limits on Congress and other officials.
To call such a convention, 34 states must pass resolutions. Any amendments adopted would then require ratification by 38 states to take effect — a threshold supporters say prevents what critics warn could become a “runaway convention.”
So far, 19 states have approved the Article V application. Six more have passed it in one legislative chamber, and 21 others are considering the measure.