Speaker Mike Johnson is smiling like a man who knows something the Democrats don’t—and he might actually be right.
In what some are calling delusion and others are quietly admitting could be strategic brilliance, Johnson recently claimed the GOP is set to defy history and grow its House majority in 2026. Yes, grow, not just hold. That’s a bold claim, especially since midterms have historically been a bloodbath for the party in power. But Johnson isn’t just spitballing. He’s banking on something that’s been quietly bubbling under the surface—something Democrats hoped you wouldn’t notice until it was too late.
Texas.
The Lone Star State just unveiled a redistricting map that doesn’t just tilt the playing field—it completely flips the table. The current 25-13 Republican-to-Democrat edge could become a crushing 30-8 split, assuming voters in five newly drawn, very red-leaning districts keep walking away from the Democrats. And based on the trends among Hispanic voters—many of whom are running toward Trump and away from the woke circus—the Democrats should be very, very nervous.
And that’s just Texas. Johnson and the GOP are also eyeing Ohio, Indiana, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, New Hampshire, and, of course, Florida—because Governor DeSantis doesn’t play small ball. While the shift might not be massive in every state, the combined effect? A red tsunami, not a ripple.
Cue the Democrat outrage. Screaming about “gerrymandering,” clutching their pearls on MSNBC, and filing lawsuits they know won’t go anywhere. But here’s the kicker: the new Texas map is more compact, more logical, and includes more Hispanic-majority districts. So naturally, it must be racist, oppressive, or some other buzzword they’ll retire next week after a new meltdown. Never mind that Democrats have carved up states like New York and Illinois like a Thanksgiving turkey—now that Republicans are playing by the same rules, suddenly it’s a crisis.
But redistricting is just one part of the chess game.
Speaker Johnson on Redistricting:
California has a problem—they have to amend the state constitution. They have to follow the law.
I’m convinced the red states will and we will probably have a few more seats out of that and that’s good news for me pic.twitter.com/9n9XtvhL0m
— OSZ (@OpenSourceZone) July 28, 2025
Trump’s team isn’t just playing defense—they’re moving pieces strategically across the board. They’re discouraging GOP retirements in key swing districts. They’re locking in incumbents with early endorsements to keep primary challengers at bay. They’re raising cash like it’s oxygen, outraising the Democrats with both hands tied behind their backs. And they’re focusing on impeachment—the issue that still makes Democrat operatives break into hives at the mention of “Hunter.”
And the icing on the cake? The economy isn’t tanking—yet. Despite Bidenflation still haunting grocery aisles and gas pumps, GDP growth is holding steady, and no long-term war (yet) means the typical anti-incumbent wave isn’t guaranteed. If things remain stable, and the GOP keeps pushing smart redistricting and aggressive campaigning, they could actually gain ground in 2026. History be damned.
Polling? Please. Trump’s approval is ticking back up—46.3% by the official count, which means in reality it’s probably hovering closer to 50% once you filter out the usual left-leaning pollster bias. Every manufactured scandal, every hysterical media meltdown, every tweet that makes CNN hyperventilate—none of it is sticking. Not the Epstein connections, not the “beautiful bill” outrage, not even the left’s latest attempt to paint deporting criminals as somehow evil.
And while Democrats stay obsessed with Trump, frothing at the mouth over every court case and meme-worthy misstep, they’re also busy devouring each other. Their base is out of control, their moderates are exhausted, and their leadership vacuum is glaring. You know it’s bad when Kamala Harris can’t name a single Democrat she thinks should lead the party.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk—who was supposed to be leading a centrist third-party rebellion—has apparently decided he’s not that into it anymore and is now bankrolling GOP super PACs. Don’t ask what his next move is, but one thing’s for sure: he sees which way the political wind is blowing.
The bottom line? Democrats are busy planning rage-filled TikToks about “fascism” while the GOP is drawing maps, writing checks, and locking down candidates. All they have to do is hold their losses to just two seats—and if Texas is any indication, they might not be losing anything at all.
