# DOUG SCHOEN: The biggest winner and the biggest loser in the 2026 midterms

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/doug-schoen-the-biggest-winner-and-the-biggest-loser-in-the-2026-midterms/
- Published: 2026-11-04T04:12:01+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T05:55:31+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/doug-schoen-biggest-winner-biggest-loser-2026-midterms
- Topics: Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Democrats won majorities in both chambers.
- Trump and Republicans were the election’s biggest losers.
- Voters expect both parties to govern and deliver.

## Summary

Democrats won decisive majorities in both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterms, while President Donald Trump and the Republican Party suffered a major defeat. The article argues the result reflects voter dissatisfaction with the Iran war, high fuel costs and perceived unequal treatment by government, more than broad support for Democrats.

The author says Democrats face questions about whether their establishment and progressive wings can govern together, and warns they may rely on investigations instead of shared policy. He urges both parties to work constructively and address public concerns, arguing voters could punish Democrats in two years if they fail to deliver.

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