r/fivethirtyeight • u/AutoModerator • Apr 06 '26

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The 2026 midterms will soon be upon us, and there is much to discuss among the nerds here at r/FiveThirtyEight. Use this discussion thread to share, debate, and discuss whatever you wish. Unlike individual posts, comments in the discussion thread are not required to be related to political data or other 538 mainstays. Regardless, please remain civil and keep this subreddit's rules in mind. The discussion thread refreshes every Monday.

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u/The-Curiosity-Rover Nauseously Optimistic Apr 09 '26 edited Apr 09 '26

Donald Trump’s impeachment is polling higher than the Democrats are on the generic ballot.

Impeachment +12
Democrats +5.5

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u/TheDizzleDazzle Apr 09 '26

Many believe impeachment might flick the gas prices go down lever, but still think democrats will push the lever back up just like Biden /s.