Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

BumRushDaShow

(171,190 posts)
Sat Apr 25, 2026, 06:10 PM Saturday

DNC chair on Trump 'trying to hold onto power' ahead of midterms: 'We're planning for everything'

Source: The Hill

04/25/26 12:03 PM ET


Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin said the party is “planning for everything” ahead of the midterms. Martin acknowledged polling favoring Democrats in the upcoming elections during a Saturday morning appearance on MS NOW’S “The Weekend,” but he warned that President Trump could try to “suppress the vote.”

“Ignore all [the polling], because what we’re going to see over these last several months left is someone trying to hold on to power at all costs,” the DNC chief continued. “Meaning … we don’t even know what to expect.” He added, “We’re planning for everything at this moment, and trust me it’s quite extensive.”

The DNC sued the Trump administration in March, after the White House declined to rule out deploying federal immigration agents to polling sites this November. Additionally, Democrats have criticized the president’s efforts to crack down on mail-in ballots and request voting records. Martin also addressed the ongoing redistricting battle between the two parties, which began after the Trump administration led an effort in Texas to redraw its congressional maps to give Republicans more of an edge in the state.

Voters in California, and most recently in Virginia, have approved new district lines that could net more support to Democratic candidates ahead of November. “Every step of the way, we have outmaneuvered the Republicans, and now they recognize they are on the back end of Democrats actually winning everywhere in a year where we’re kicking their ass and they keep playing these games,” Martin told MS NOW, adding, “Keep messing around and find out.”

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5848831-dnc-chair-ken-martin-democrats-midterms-redistricting/

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
DNC chair on Trump 'trying to hold onto power' ahead of midterms: 'We're planning for everything' (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Saturday OP
I don't trust him since he has refused to make public the Ds autopsy that was paid for by Ds. nt in2herbs Saturday #1

in2herbs

(4,473 posts)
1. I don't trust him since he has refused to make public the Ds autopsy that was paid for by Ds. nt
Sat Apr 25, 2026, 06:27 PM
Saturday
Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»DNC chair on Trump 'tryin...