{
  "id": 11286194,
  "title": "How both parties have changed since 2024",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/how-both-parties-have-changed-since-2024",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T21:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vox",
    "slug": "vox",
    "url": "https://www.vox.com/today-explained-newsletter/504865/2026-midterms-guide-how-both-parties-changed"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Americans prepare to cast their votes in the upcoming midterm elections, the parties' trajectories since the 2024 election have undergone significant changes. In this special series, Vox will delve into the major issues shaping the 2026 midterms, providing a deeper understanding of the political landscape.\n\nFirst, we explore the profound shift that both parties have experienced since the 2024 election. Gone are the days of the Democratic and Republican parties as we once knew them. A deeper understanding of these changes emerges as we delve into the numbers.\n\nFor the GOP, disillusionment with President Donald Trump has reached unprecedented levels, even among Republicans. Trump's approval rating has plummeted to record lows, with just four in ten Republicans strongly approving of his performance. This decline has been driven by his handling of the economy, attacks on Iran, and the release of the Epstein files, which exposed his ties to the \"elite insiders.\" Some Republican candidates have distanced themselves from Trump, even defying him in campaign ads, but it remains unclear whether this strategy will successfully sway disillusioned or disengaged Republicans. Ultimately, a lack of support could prove detrimental to the GOP, particularly if Democrats manage to flip the House and/or Senate.\n\nOn the other side of the aisle, Democrats have also undergone a major transformation following their 2024 presidential defeat. The loss has disproven the previous theory that Trump's rise was an aberration, and that competence, decency, and normalcy would eventually prevail. Instead, today's Democrats are seeking a more \"fighting\" party. The question remains: who are they fighting – the oligarchy, big tech, the billionaire/Epstein class, or Trump's Republican Party?\n\nThese internal transformations within both parties present a unique challenge and opportunity for the upcoming midterms. The battles being waged within the GOP and Democrats will not only shape the future of each party, but also have far-reaching implications for Trump's presidency and the 2028 presidential election. As the October 1 deadline approaches, it is clear that the next six weeks will be crucial in determining the course of American politics.",
  "summary": "This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Depending on your political appetite and your geographic location, you absolutely do not need me to remind you of the upcoming midterm elections. But for those of you unencumbered by an unhealthy attachment to […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}