Democrats Seize on MAGA Weakness as Trump’s Absence Shakes GOP Strongholds

[Social Media]

 

With Donald Trump no longer at the top of the ticket, cracks are beginning to appear in the once-dominant MAGA coalition. As Democratic voters look to push back against what they see as years of "bullyism" under Trump, surprising upsets and Republican struggles are emerging across key races.

 

The latest sign of trouble for Republicans came in Pennsylvania, where the GOP lost a state Senate seat in a district Trump carried by 15 points in November. A Democratic voter, speaking to the Associated Press, made her motivation clear: She was “tired of the bullyism” and wanted to “stick it” to Republicans.

 

 

The concern for the GOP doesn’t stop there. In Florida, a state where Trump’s influence remains strong, Republicans are now nervous about Monday’s special House election. Their candidate in a district that Trump won by 30 points is underperforming, raising alarm bells about voter enthusiasm and turnout. Meanwhile, Wisconsin’s upcoming state Supreme Court race has seen an influx of support from both Trump and Elon Musk, yet polling suggests that MAGA voters aren’t as energized as they once were.

 

Republicans have seen firsthand how bad candidates can sink MAGA’s electoral chances. Arizona’s Kari Lake and Georgia’s Herschel Walker both suffered disappointing defeats, and similar concerns are now surfacing in Florida. In the 6th District, GOP candidate Randy Fine is struggling, polling within the margin of error while being significantly out-fundraised. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis acknowledged the problem, stating, “It’s a reflection of the candidate running in that race.”

 

However, not all GOP candidates are facing the same level of difficulty. In Florida’s deep-red 1st District, Republican Jimmy Patronis has been outspent but appears to be coasting to victory in a special election to replace former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

 

For Democrats, even small victories are a big deal. After a series of high-profile losses, any sign that MAGA’s grip is loosening is a morale boost and a potential signal for larger shifts in future elections. For Republicans, these struggles raise a pressing question: Without Trump himself on the ballot, can the MAGA movement still hold its ground?

 

Based on a report by AXIOS  2025-03-28

 

 

[Tug]

I hope they turn the house asap to provide a check on trump.they are worried that’s why they pulled the stefnac nomination for un ambassador 

[blazes]

6 hours ago, Social Media said:

a pressing question: Without Trump himself on the ballot, can the MAGA movement still hold its ground?

 

Yes, if the GOP are led by a person of great intelligence and common sense.

[spidermike007]

There is no question that the dems are going to turn the house very soon, and Trump's poll numbers are already dropping. 61% of people who voted for Trump disapprove of the way he is handling the Hesgeth military leak corruption affair, the lack of security protocols and the absolute recklessness that's being demonstrated here by people in top positions is scary. 

 

Also Trump's lifelong habit of denial, obfuscation, disinformation, and lying simply does not work once he's been outed to this extent. So for him to continue defending Hesgeth makes him look like a fool and a goon. And for his cronies to continue defending these guys it's just simply not working. The American people are saying you guys screwed up, we need competence, somebody has to pay.

 

Hesgeth the minor should be looking at either a prison term or firing squad. 

[xylophone]

 

But the Maga trumpies are still denying it ever happened.........even when the full transcript was published!!!! A lying cult taking after their lying felon and grifter; what a stuff up.

 

[candide]

11 minutes ago, xylophone said:

 

But the Maga trumpies are still denying it ever happened.........even when the full transcript was published!!!! A lying cult taking after their lying felon and grifter; what a stuff up.

 

The most funny aspect is that the guy they included in the chat was not only a journalist, but also someone Trump hated! 

 

Last summer, Mr Trump branded him a “horrible, radical-Left lunatic” and a few months ago he called him a “sleazebag” after he broke a series of unflattering stories about the US president.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/jeffery-goldberg-worst-possible-journalist-142846225.html

[harryviking]

😄It should be clear to everyone that Trumps bullying, Elon's DOGE, and all the rest of the "stooges" in latest scandal over secret war talks on social platform, would bring a storm upon the heads of the GOP! They will be wiped out in next two years!!😂

[Thingamabob]

A lot of noise about nothing of much interest or significance.

[candide]

1 hour ago, Thingamabob said:

A lot of noise about nothing of much interest or significance.

This time they have been caught, but how many times have they used Signal on other confidential subjects? They obviously did not start to use it for this specific purpose.

[Harrisfan]

31 minutes ago, candide said:

This time they have been caught, but how many times have they used Signal on other confidential subjects? They obviously did not start to use it for this specific purpose.

Blah blah

[kingstonkid]

8 hours ago, Tug said:

I hope they turn the house asap to provide a check on trump.they are worried that’s why they pulled the stefnac nomination for un ambassador 

 

 

So you want to go back to big government higher debt open borders and lawyers that charge anyone they don't like just because.  

 

 

Can you honestly say that Putin and Zelensky would listen to Kamala or any Dem to end the war.  

 

Joe had 4 years to work with the economy and bring business back.

 

Obama could not even do what TRUMP is doing to cut government spending and get rid of fraud.

 

All the DNC can do is swear and mock people in wheelchairs.

 

What solutions have they proposed.

[BLMFem]

5 hours ago, blazes said:

 

Yes, if the GOP are led by a person of great intelligence and common sense.

And therein lies the problem for the GOP. A person of great intelligence and common sense cannot be part of the MAGA cult. Just look at the current administration for frack's sake!

[BLMFem]

1 hour ago, candide said:

This time they have been caught, but how many times have they used Signal on other confidential subjects? They obviously did not start to use it for this specific purpose.

Exactly. Imagine the smirks in Moscow, Tehran and Beijing once those morons started texting highly classified stuff on an app available for free online.

They probably didn't believe it at first. I mean, it still beggars belief. The whole clown posse should be in jail, but since the chief clown himself is a convicted criminal with no morals nothing will happen.

[Sir Dude]

Well, a problem for Trump is that someone like Moscow Majorie starts spouting off and destroying all kinds of diplomatic relationships, because she is a loose cannon/Kremlin stooge and shouldn't be in charge of anything... suprised Trump hasn't reeled her in as she is a huge liability.

[BLMFem]

22 minutes ago, Sir Dude said:

Well, a problem for Trump is that someone like Moscow Majorie starts spouting off and destroying all kinds of diplomatic relationships, because she is a loose cannon/Kremlin stooge and shouldn't be in charge of anything... suprised Trump hasn't reeled her in as she is a huge liability.

MTG means nothing. Trump has put Tulsi Gabbard, Kremlin's favorite useful idiot after Trump himself, in charge of the Directorate of National intelligence.

Again, the DIRECTORATE OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE!! It's really hard to imagine a worse person for the job.

[TedG]

The Democrats have done no such thing.   

[Purdey]

It is interesting that the Atlantic is totally free to release the transcript and reveal state secrets to the public because the government chat group insist there were no state secrets discussed. How can Trump take the Atlantic to court  if it never happened? 

[Mike_Hunt]

7 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

There is no question that the dems are going to turn the house very soon, and Trump's poll numbers are already dropping. 61% of people who voted for Trump disapprove of the way he is handling the Hesgeth military leak corruption affair, the lack of security protocols and the absolute recklessness that's being demonstrated here by people in top positions is scary. 

 

Also Trump's lifelong habit of denial, obfuscation, disinformation, and lying simply does not work once he's been outed to this extent. So for him to continue defending Hesgeth makes him look like a fool and a goon. And for his cronies to continue defending these guys it's just simply not working. The American people are saying you guys screwed up, we need competence, somebody has to pay.

 

Hesgeth the minor should be looking at either a prison term or firing squad. 

What will the dems do if they turn the house? 

 

A) Pass a balanced budget. 

B) Return to the proper budget process.

C) Demagoguing - which is there natural state. 

 

[Stiddle Mump]

The penny has dropped. The US people have realised. They have seen the true light.

 

It's not MAGA, it's MIGA.

[rough diamond]

42 minutes ago, Stiddle Mump said:

The penny has dropped. The US people have realised. They have seen the true light.

 

It's not MAGA, it's MIGA.

MIGA;

Making Ingratiating and Gratuitious Announements on AN!

[Yagoda]

11 hours ago, BLMFem said:

Imagine the smirks in Moscow, Tehran and Beijing once those morons started texting highly classified stuff on an app available for free online.

Please show us what was classified.

 

11 hours ago, BLMFem said:

MTG means nothing. Trump has put Tulsi Gabbard, Kremlin's favorite useful idiot after Trump himself, in charge of the Directorate of National intelligence.

Please demonstrate how she is a useful idiot

[Red Forever]

14 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Blah blah

A weak response arris.

Never mind, you’re far right buddies susan, yabbado, eraser jonny and thaibleach will be along soon to defend your MAGA cult.

[Harrisfan]

2 minutes ago, Red Forever said:

A weak response arris.

Never mind, you’re far right buddies susan, yabbado, eraser jonny and thaibleach will be along soon to defend your MAGA cult.

You guys are a laugh. Can't even work out polling data.

[Old Farang]

On 3/28/2025 at 7:03 AM, Social Media said:

 

With Donald Trump no longer at the top of the ticket, cracks are beginning to appear in the once-dominant MAGA coalition. As Democratic voters look to push back against what they see as years of "bullyism" under Trump, surprising upsets and Republican struggles are emerging across key races.

 

The latest sign of trouble for Republicans came in Pennsylvania, where the GOP lost a state Senate seat in a district Trump carried by 15 points in November. A Democratic voter, speaking to the Associated Press, made her motivation clear: She was “tired of the bullyism” and wanted to “stick it” to Republicans.

 

 

The concern for the GOP doesn’t stop there. In Florida, a state where Trump’s influence remains strong, Republicans are now nervous about Monday’s special House election. Their candidate in a district that Trump won by 30 points is underperforming, raising alarm bells about voter enthusiasm and turnout. Meanwhile, Wisconsin’s upcoming state Supreme Court race has seen an influx of support from both Trump and Elon Musk, yet polling suggests that MAGA voters aren’t as energized as they once were.

 

Republicans have seen firsthand how bad candidates can sink MAGA’s electoral chances. Arizona’s Kari Lake and Georgia’s Herschel Walker both suffered disappointing defeats, and similar concerns are now surfacing in Florida. In the 6th District, GOP candidate Randy Fine is struggling, polling within the margin of error while being significantly out-fundraised. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis acknowledged the problem, stating, “It’s a reflection of the candidate running in that race.”

 

However, not all GOP candidates are facing the same level of difficulty. In Florida’s deep-red 1st District, Republican Jimmy Patronis has been outspent but appears to be coasting to victory in a special election to replace former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

 

For Democrats, even small victories are a big deal. After a series of high-profile losses, any sign that MAGA’s grip is loosening is a morale boost and a potential signal for larger shifts in future elections. For Republicans, these struggles raise a pressing question: Without Trump himself on the ballot, can the MAGA movement still hold its ground?

 

Based on a report by AXIOS  2025-03-28

 

 

 

[Old Farang]

LMAO, someone only reading BS reports and then copying them, check out the polls and see how well he is doing and how the public things about the Democrats, at an all time low 27% confidence rating. 

 

[Harrisfan]

17 hours ago, BLMFem said:

MTG means nothing. Trump has put Tulsi Gabbard, Kremlin's favorite useful idiot after Trump himself, in charge of the Directorate of National intelligence.

Again, the DIRECTORATE OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE!! It's really hard to imagine a worse person for the job.

Best person for the job. She's not a kw.

[candide]

21 minutes ago, Old Farang said:

LMAO, someone only reading BS reports and then copying them, check out the polls and see how well he is doing and how the public things about the Democrats, at an all time low 27% confidence rating. 

 

What about these polls? 🙂

https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/approval/donald-trump/approval-rating

[BLMFem]

42 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Best person for the job. She's not a kw.

Never heard a person being called a kilowatt before, and I disagree. She's so dumb we're talking milliwatts, making her the dimmest bulb in the room. 

[BLMFem]

6 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Please show us what was classified.

 

Please demonstrate how she is a useful idiot

I can't show you. But Moscow, Tehran and Beijing surely can. Not that Moscow would need to spy on the US. All Putin has to do is call his BFF and ask.

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/tulsi-gabbard-russian-connection-dni-trump-syria-b2692244.html

[Yagoda]

1 hour ago, BLMFem said:

I can't show you.

Another day, another trolling screech then:

 

1 hour ago, BLMFem said:

But Moscow, Tehran and Beijing surely can. Not that Moscow would need to spy on the US. All Putin has to do is call his BFF and ask.